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Project

Aging Family Caregiver Support Project

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2004

Contact Information:

Tamar Heller
[email protected]
312-413-1647

Project Description:

This project is a contract with the Arc of Illinois. The University will: 1. Revise and update "Aging with developmental disabilities: An information packet on understanding age-related changes and promoting successful aging" 2. Help revise "Help for Caring for Older People Caring for an Adult with a Developmental Disability" and financial and transitional planning fact sheets. 3. Supervise the RRTC portion of the web site 4. Disseminate caregiver materials through the RRTC-ADD's Clearinghouse on Aging and Developmental Disabilities and web site 5. Participate in project's advisory group meetings 6. Collaborate in providing technical assistance and training at the national leven and at local demonstration sites 7. Engage in presentations at national meetings

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source: