DEMONSTRATED
Program Efficacy
The KL-CARE
team found that
caregivers had
increased access
to care, which
enhanced their
quality of life and
their confidence in
providing care to
their loved ones.
HIGHLIGHTED
Shared Experiences
KL-CARE reported
that caregivers
were able to share
their experiences
with each other,
while individuals
with dementia
were able to
socially engage
with one another.
ENHANCED
Collaboration
While working
closely together
with the social
workers,
KL-CARE developed
evaluation surveys
and validated
the impact of the
support groups.
SCALED UP
The Program
KL-CARE's
evaluation
enabled Baycrest
to increase the
number of support
groups offered;
social workers and
other disciplines
could also receive
training to help
provide online
support groups.
KL-CARE Annual Report 2016-2017
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Through their collaboration with
social workers to better understand
the impact of these programs on
caregivers, clients, and Baycrest staff,
the KL-CARE team...
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
KL-CARE'S IMPACT
Renee Climans, MSW, RSW
Outpatient Clinics, Neuropsychology
and Cognitive Health, Baycrest
KL-CARE has helped us individually and collectively
to think broadly about the importance of gathering
data and performance indicators in our work
with caregiver support programs, which has been
especially important as the work we are developing
is new to Baycrest.
