Alberta Caregiver College: Caregivers of Survivors of Brain Injury and Stroke

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Overview of Alberta Caregiver College ® (ACC ®)

Alberta Caregiver College® is a resource and education program at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital that teaches caregivers how to meet the needs of a loved one with an injury, illness or disability. Caregivers can be parents, spouses, family members or friends. Caregivers learn about the physical, emotional and psychological impacts of the injury, illness, developmental delay or disability.  The educational programs were developed by health professionals and physicians at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH), other Alberta Health Services (AHS) sites, and community partners. The material is designed to provide optimum care, to provide information on various resources, and to build confidence and self reliance of caregivers. Caregivers are also provided with strategies and suggestions for developing strong networks in the community and with other caregivers.

Caregivers of Survivors of Brain Injury and Stroke

This course examines common patterns that result from brain injury/stroke as well as suggests personal coping and responsive strategies for the caregiver and their loved one. This virtual course via Zoom is currently being enhanced, with tentative timelines for delivery of fall 2023. Contact GRHLearningandDevelopmentCentre@ahs.ca for more information.

Topic areas include:

Module 1: Physiological Aspects of Brain Injury and Stroke

Module 2: Part 1: Communication Strategies for Caregivers related to Brain Injury/Stroke

Module 2: Part II: Functional and Mobility Issues after Brain Injury/Stroke

Module 3: Cognitive and Emotional Changes

Module 4: Caring for the Caregiver and Community Resources

All resources are available on the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital’s Alberta Caregiver College® website Alberta Caregiver College

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