Evaluations for Family Caregiving Programs

The HDR Educator along with the state evaluation specialist and a team of statewide educators developed, piloted and administered anonymous evaluations to determine the outcomes of programming with family caregivers. Locally the evaluation was administered to family caregivers who had participated in the six- part Powerful Tools for Caregivers and the monthly family caregiver education/support group co-facilitated by the HDR Educator in 2021.

The survey had a 55% return rate in Sheboygan County. 100% of the respondents indicated that as a result of participating they identified and tried one or more new ways to take care of their physical, mental or emotional well-being. All indicated that they had tried new ways of being hopeful or found themselves being more hopeful with more positive thoughts through program participation. Three-quarters were able to name between one and three resources that they had not been aware of before participating in either program and had reached out for those resources. One 100% had identified and tried new ways to manage their stress. Almost 75% had been able to identify who supports them and had reached out for help while 75% had attended a support group as a result of program participation.

When asked to describe changes since participating, one caregiver said, β€œTo stay mindful that I have resources.” Another said, β€œI need to take care of my well-being so that I can continue to provide care for my loved one.”

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