Fostering Autonomy and Self Efficacy: An Informal Caregiver's Guide to Encouraging Participation in Self-Care

Authors

Jade A. Evans, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Steven M. Gerardi, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Precious Osuoha, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

Helping Hands and Active Lives is a practical guidebook designed to empower informal caregivers to support senior independence and well-being. It offers evidence-based strategies to enhance communication, mobility, and daily function while emphasizing the impact of caregiving approaches on occupational success.

Publication Date

Spring 4-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Caregivers, Communication, Humans, Quality of life

Medical Subject Headings

Caregivers, Communication, Humans, Quality of life

Disciplines

Adult and Continuing Education | Community Health | Occupational Therapy | Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in April of 2025.

Recommended Citation

Evans, J. A., Gerardi, S. M., & Osuoha, P. (2025, April 1). Fostering Autonomy and Self Efficacy: An Informal Caregiver's Guide to Encouraging Participation in Self-Care. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/24

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