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UCare Caregiver Leader Guide – Module 11, Assistive Devices: Tools to Help You

For the Lifespan: The Caregiver Guide

Module 11

Assistive Devices: Tools to Help You

Leader Guide


Module 11

Assistive Devices: Tools to Help You PURPOSE

Module 11 will assist caregivers in understanding assistive

technology (AT) and how it can help their care recipients with

daily living activities. The module also discusses how to obtain

AT and locate the financial support for purchasing it.

OBJECTIVES

After completing this module, participants will be able to: Identify different types of AT devices.

Describe how AT can help care recipients with tasks of

daily living to encourage their independence.

Determine what types of AT will be most useful.

Describe where and how to obtain AT devices.

Identify how to obtain financial support for AT. SLIDE 1

UCare

For the Lifespan: The Caregiver Guide

Module 11

Assistive Devices: Tools to Help You

INTRODUCE

Introduce yourself and allow everyone present to introduce

themselves and explain their role.


NOTE

Introductions are an excellent time to set the tone of the

training. Be relaxed and focused. Remember names or use name

tags.

It may be helpful if you can bring a catalog or two of assistive

technology devices to share with the class, or some different

devices to briefly demonstrate. Patterson Medical is one of the

larger companies. They can be accessed through their website:

www.PattersonMedical.com or 800-343-9742. Other companies

can be found in the AT device list at the end of this Guide.

TELL

The Participant Guide is yours to take home. There is room to

write on the Guide during training.

ASK

What would you like to get out of the training today? NOTE

Put responses on a white board and during the training refer

back to them. Put a check by specific topics discussed.

Offer to meet with participants after the workshop to discuss

information needs that cannot be covered in this workshop and

to discuss where and how to obtain appropriate information.

Any personally identifiable information discussed in the group

must be kept confidential. Please try not to use the name of the

person that you are the caregiver for.


SLIDE 2

Objectives After completing this module, participants will be able to: Identify different types of AT devices.

Describe how AT can help care recipients with tasks of

daily living to encourage their independence.

Determine what types of AT will be most useful.

Describe where and how to find AT devices.

Identify how to obtain financial support for AT.

NOTE

Read the objectives from the slide.

ASK

What do you think Assistive Technology means?

TELL

Let’s look at some examples. Mrs. Smith bought a jar of

spaghetti sauce with meatballs to heat up and put on spaghetti.

However, the jar lid is too tight to open.

ASK

What would you do if you had a jar with a tight-fitting lid and

couldn’t get it open?

TELL

You either ask for help or you use “something” to open the jar.

The “something” to open the jar is what we call an assistive

device or assistive technology. It could be a wet cloth, rubber

gripper, electronic jar opener, or rubber glove. Each of these

would be considered an assistive device.


SLIDE 3

Assistive Technology (AT) Device An AT device is any item or piece of equipment that is used to

increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities

of individuals with disabilities. AT is used to improve quality of

life and increase independence.

TELL

AT devices include any equipment that improves the capabilities

of people with disabilities or older adults. There are many

thousands of devices. The website www.abledata.com is an

objective and comprehensive source of AT information with

40,000 product listings in 20 different categories. The website

also offers a caregivers information center with links and

descriptions of organizations that may be helpful.

ASK

What are some other examples of AT that we use?

NOTE

Put examples on a white board. SLIDE 4

What Are the Different Types of AT? Low-Technology

High-Technology

Aids for Daily Living SLIDE 5

Low-Technology Devices include: Specially designed jar opener


Dressing stick with a hook

Plastic guide for writing checks TELL

Please look at page 4 in your Participant Guide. Low-technology

devices have simple operations with no electronic or electrical

support. For example, you may use a specially designed jar

opener designed to open a tight-fitting jar lid. These may be

found at hardware, big box, specialty, or variety stores. There is

a list of devices and price ranges starting on page 20, and

devices with photos, provider, description, and price starting on

page 22.

SLIDE 6

High-Technology Devices include: Power scooters

Computers

Remote controls

Personal emergency response systems

TELL

Please look at pages 4 and 5 in your Participant Guide. High-

technology devices have complex functions and electronics such

as computers, power wheelchairs, or other complex electronic

devices. A joystick for a computer could be considered a high-

technology device.

ASK

What kind of AT device(s) is your care recipient currently using?


ACTIVITY 1

Please look at “Activity 1 – Classification of Technology” on page

7 of your Participant Guide. There are 10 pictures in the

handout. Take 3 minutes or so and write low-technology or

high-technology by each picture on your activity sheet.

Activity 1 – Classification of Technology

Low-technology

High-technology

Low-technology

Low-technology

Low-technology

Low-technology High-technology

High-technology

High-technology

High-technology


SLIDE 7

Independence with AT AT can help your care recipient with tasks of daily living to

encourage their independence.

ASK

AT may help your care recipient be more independent. What are

the tasks that you need to do from the time you wake up until

you are ready for bed in the evening?

ACTIVITY 2

Take 3 minutes or so and make a list of what you do from the

time you wake up until you are ready for bed in the evening.

Write on the sheet provided in your Participant Guide. Please fill

out “Activity 2 – List of Daily Tasks” on page 8 of your

Participant Guide.

NOTE

If needed, prompt participants with examples such as: Turn off alarm

Get out of bed

Go to the bathroom

Exercise

Get in the shower and wash

Take medications

Eat breakfast

Get dressed

Feed the animals

Wash the dishes

Have a white board or flip chart and markers available.


Activity 2 – List of Daily Tasks

Instructions: Make a list of what you do from the time you wake up until you

are ready for bed in the evening.

Time Activities


ACTIVITY 3

From the lists you’ve made on page 8, make a list of daily living

activities that your care recipient is unable to do by himself or

herself. These could be tasks such as eating, drinking, dressing,

bathing, or walking. Please fill out “Activity 3 – Help Needed for

Activities of Daily Living” on page 9 of your Participant Guide.

Activity 3 – Help Needed for Activities of Daily Living

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TELL

Let’s look at some low-technology AT devices that may be able

to help with the tasks that you’ve listed.

NOTE

Pictures are included in the Participant Guide beginning

on pages 10 and 22.

PowerPoint slides have pictures.

Pass around the catalog(s) you brought.

SLIDE 8

Examples of AT for Eating and Drinking include: Super grip bendable weighted utensils

Eating utensils with large plastic handles

Scooper bowls or food guards

Two handled mugs

Flow lids

Weighted cups

Cutout cups

TELL

Super grip bendable weighted utensils are good for people who

have a weak grasp and can’t fully bend or turn their wrist to get

the spoon to their mouth.

Eating utensils with large plastic handles are helpful for

individuals with a weak grasp or when grasping is painful.

A scooper bowl and food guard are other examples of eating

aids.


There are wide assortments of cups with two handles, flow lids,

weighted cups, and cutout cups and straws which will enable a

person to be independent when drinking liquids.

SLIDE 9

Examples of AT for Toileting and Bathing include: Toilet frames

Toilet seat with armrests

Long-handled bath sponges

Hand-held showerheads

Push button soap dispensers

TELL

There are devices that will enable individuals to maintain their

personal bathroom needs. There are various pieces of

equipment that provide support for getting up and down to use

the toilet. Long-handled bath sponges allow individuals to reach

their backs and toes. Hand-held showerheads can make

showering or bathing easier. Liquid soap dispensers allow easy

access to soap, shampoo, and conditioner without having to

open small lids and bottles. Pictures are provided on page 11 of

your Participant Guide.

SLIDE 10

Examples of AT for Dressing include: Sock and shoe aids

Dressing stick

Velcro® closures


TELL

Aids that help an individual put on or take off clothing can be

simple, but may require some modifications to the clothing or

preparation prior to using the AT device. Clothing with large

neck openings are easy to slip on and off. Pants that have elastic

waists are handy. Buttons or zippers can be replaced with

Velcro®. Devices such as a dressing stick or sock and shoe aids

can be obtained through a catalog. Pictures and examples are

provided on page 12 of your Participant Guide.

Slides 7 through 10 were examples of low-technology. Now let’s

discuss some high-technology devices to help with in-home

support.

SLIDE 11

Examples of High-Technology AT Devices include: Medication reminders and pill dispensers

Personal emergency response systems (PERS)

Electronic devices: iPad, iPhone, and enhanced phones TELL

Medications Remembering to give medications or reminding your care

recipient to take medications is an important task in caregiving.

There are devices that can remind the caregiver or the individual

when it is time to take the medication. One solution may be a

medication dispenser device with an electronic alarm. In

addition, there are response centers which can be hired to call

and remind an individual to take medications.


Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Sometimes a person can be alone for part of the day, but you are

concerned about what would happen if there was an emergency.

Personal emergency response systems (PERS) provide ongoing

access to a signal response center that is staffed 24-hours per

day, 7 days a week by trained professionals responsible for

getting help to a person in case of an emergency. PERS enables

individuals who live in their own homes to call for assistance in

an emergency. PERS includes an electronic signaling device in

the person’s home and the 24-hour response center service. A

signaling device may be attached to the person to go off

automatically if, for example, the person falls or becomes

unconscious. The response center then executes one or more

actions that have been agreed upon by you and your care

recipient.

Electronic Devices Smartphones and tablets, such as the iPad and iPhone, provide a

care recipient with versatile and malleable communication

functionality. There are applications or ‘apps’ such as Skype,

which offers free video calling, that can remove barriers and

worry in a caregiving context. Visit the following link for a list of

these applications.

http://utahatprogram.blogspot.com/search/?q=apps&search=S

earch.

ASK

Do you know of anyone who has used a medication reminder,

personal emergency response system, or other similar device?

What has worked well? What are your concerns?


TELL

There are many kinds of helpful devices that can make your

caregiving easier and help the person feel more independent.

But where do you find out about them? We’ve seen so far that

there are many kinds of “devices” that can be useful to help

people perform daily activities, but what are those that are most

needed by you and your care recipient?

ASK

Please look at your list on page 9 of your Participant Guide,

“Help Needed for Activities of Daily Living”. Now that you’ve

seen some examples of assistive technology, can you think of

other things you would like to add to your list? Are there other

things you would like help with?

SLIDE 12

Review and Add to Your List: “Help Needed for Activities of Daily Living.”

TELL

Let’s talk about where you can get information about the kinds

of AT devices that might be useful, and where you can purchase

the AT device.

SLIDE 13

Sources of Information About Obtaining AT Devices Talk to others with similar concerns

Visit AT demonstration centers

Search the internet (http://www.abledata.com,

http://www.pattersonmedical.com,

https://www.google.com)


TELL

For some tasks on your list, you can figure out an AT device on

your own. Examples would be: electric toothbrush, hand-held

shower, and non-spill mugs. You can find these items at a

variety store, home improvement store, or superstore. If it is

unclear what AT device may help, then consult staff at an

Independent Living Center, Area Agency on Aging, or from one

of the demonstration centers on how to solve a specific problem.

For more complicated problems that may require higher

technology solutions, you may need to have assistance from a

knowledgeable source. There are many AT demonstration

centers located in Utah. These centers have various kinds of

devices and equipment for viewing and trying out. A list of these

demonstration centers is in your Participant Guide starting on

page 27. AT demonstration centers will have catalogs and

knowledge of vendors that sell AT devices.

As I mentioned earlier, try looking at the website

www.abledata.com with information on 40,000 different

products in 20 categories. Patterson Medical at

http://www.pattersonmedical.com also lists a lot of different

products. You can also Google assistive technology vendors.

SLIDE 14

AT Retail Vendors Medical supply vendors/catalogs

Local hardware or variety stores

“Big box” stores (such as Wal-Mart or Walgreens)

Electronic stores (such as Radio Shack)

Home improvement stores (Lowes or Home Depot)


Online stores (http://www.pattersonmedical.com,

http://www.amazon.com)

TELL

There are more and more AT devices that can be bought “off the

shelf” at medical supply, home improvement, electronic, “big

box”, and online stores. Items such as reachers, grabbers, bath

seats, or walkers may be found at medical supply, home

improvement, and online stores. For the “do it yourself types” a

hardware store will have items such as grab bars for installation

near bathtubs and toilets or adapted lever door handles. Variety

stores will have items such as rubber anti-skid mats, adapted

pencil grips, box openers, or a magnifying glass with a light.

There are various retail outlets that sell AT devices. Electronic

stores such as Radio Shack will have pill boxes with alarm

clocks, universal remote controls, switches, and other

environmental control devices. Amazon also has a variety of

products for older people, including reachers, medication

reminders, adaptive phones, curved grab bars, large playing

cards, and others.

Tablets and Smartphones, including the iPad and iPhone, can be

acquired from Apple and other retail vendors. Applications

engineered for AT are available from your smart device’s

respective app store. The most prominent of these are Apple’s

App Store and Google’s Google Play. Some applications are free

while others have small costs.

A listing of popular AT devices with suggested vendors and price

ranges is in your Participant Guide on page 20.


ASK

If you needed assessment and consultation from an expert,

where would you go for professional advice and information?

SLIDE 15

Getting Professional Help in Choosing AT AT Specialist

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation Engineer

Physician

Hospital Education Center Staff

Center for Independent Living

Area Agency on Aging

Utah Center for Assistive Technology

TELL

AT Specialist Depending on your need, you could obtain information from

various places. An assistive technology (AT) specialist has

special training to help a person with a disability or someone

who is older figure out what type of AT device might be effective.

Assistive technology specialists are available at most of the AT

demonstration centers in Utah. You can make an appointment

with an AT specialist to discuss the type of device or system that

might be useful for your care recipient. The AT specialist can

recommend solutions that have worked for individuals with

similar issues or functional needs.


Occupational Therapist An occupational therapist (OT) is a licensed health professional

that is trained to offer solutions to daily living activities for

people with limited functioning due to illness or disability.

Occupational therapists understand human physiology and

movement. They are skilled in helping people learn to perform

essential tasks. Their training helps people prevent injury and

promote healthy functioning.

Rehabilitation Engineer A rehabilitation engineer is more highly trained than an AT

specialist and uses science and engineering principles to meet

the needs and address barriers confronted by individuals with

disabilities. A rehabilitation engineer is trained in building and

customizing devices for individuals and their particular

environment. Examples of rehabilitation engineering projects

are: building a laser head-pointer, customizing a wheelchair

seat, and building a remote control one-touch switch for

operating electrical appliances.

Physician A physician may be needed to prescribe an AT device such as a

wheelchair, scooter, or other “durable medical equipment.” A

person’s health insurance plan may pay for an AT device if a

physician writes a justification for why it is “medically

necessary.” Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance

are possible funding sources for durable medical equipment that

is medically necessary, if the person is eligible for these health

plans.


Other Hospital education centers may provide information about

obtaining AT. Your local Center for Independent Living and

Area Agency on Aging are other helpful resources with staff that

are knowledgeable about AT. The Utah Center for Assistive

Technology can also help.

All of these professionals will assess the functional needs of the

individual and then may recommend one or more devices for

the person.

ASK

Have you or your care recipient used the services of any of these

professionals for help in getting AT? Discuss answers as a group.

SLIDE 16

AT Services

Finding the right device

Learning how to use the device

Making adjustments

Doing repairs and maintenance

TELL

With some AT you will need help in learning how to use it, or

certain devices may need to be customized or adjusted to your

specifications for maximum usefulness. Some kinds of AT

devices require ongoing service for the device to function.

The first place to ask for AT services is the vendor that sells the

item, for example, a wheelchair or equipment vendor. Be careful

that you can obtain service support from the vendor when


purchasing a complex piece of equipment. Buy from a vendor

that has a good reputation. AT specialists at your local AT

demonstration centers may be able to recommend reliable

vendors. Also, AT specialists may be able to help with training,

customizing devices, or recommend where you can get help.

Some examples of AT services include: Assisting a consumer to evaluate communication devices

Installing environmental controls in a home

Training in learning to use AT software

When you make adjustments to AT devices, it is important to

remember not to injure the individual by making adjustments.

Look at the list of AT resources at the end of the Participant

Guide for local demonstration centers and vendors.

SLIDE 17

Financial Support for Buying AT Service Agencies

Centers for Independent Living

Utah Assistive Technology Foundation/Zion’s Bank

(loans and small grants)

Utah Center for Assistive Technology

TELL

You may be worried about your ability to afford the cost of AT

devices and services. There are sources of financial support to

obtain AT depending on your needs and financial situation.


Service Agencies The resource section of the Participant Guide has a list of service

agencies that will provide AT devices and services for eligible

clients. Each agency makes a determination of who is eligible to

receive financial support for AT from their agency.

Independent Living Centers A good place to start to look for financial help is an Independent

Living (IL) Center. Call the IL Center closest to you and tell

them you need information about assistive technology. The

phone numbers are listed in the resource section on page 28 of

your Participant Guide. Talk to the AT representative and

describe what your care recipient needs, for example, “I have a

72 year old father who needs a wheelchair.” The IL Center

representative will assess your situation and send you an

application package to apply for funds, or refer you to an

appropriate agency for help with AT funding. If needed, they will

help you search for funds that could be used to purchase AT for

your care recipient.

Utah Assistive Technology Foundation/Zion’s Bank

(loans and small grants)

In addition to service agencies and Independent Living Centers,

another source of funding is low-interest loans to purchase AT.

Zion’s Bank, through the Utah Assistive Technology Foundation,

offers low-interest loans to residents of Utah who can qualify.

This arrangement permits purchasers to obtain more expensive

AT devices such as van lifts or scooters, without having to pay

expensive interest on a loan. The loans are structured so you can

make monthly loan payments to Zion’s Bank. The loan interest


is paid by the Utah Assistive Technology Foundation, a non-

profit charitable group. This arrangement allows a person who

could not afford to pay for expensive assistive technology to

make smaller payments over time. Small grants up to $400 are

also offered for assistive technology to individuals who are low-

income and have no other source of funding. This arrangement

allows a person to purchase an AT device who could not afford it

otherwise. Please visit www.uatf.org for more information.

Utah Center for Assistive Technology Small grants are also available for low-income applicants to

purchase assistive technology devices through the Ability

Foundation and the Utah Center for Assistive Technology

(UCAT). Ask to speak with their funding specialist who can

determine eligibility and submit an application.

ASK

Do you have any further questions about the resources in this

module?

SLIDE 18

Assistive Technology (AT) Useful tools and resources to help your care recipient be

more independent in daily living activities.

REVIEW

Remember, assistive technology provides useful tools to help

your care recipient be more independent in daily living

activities. Besides giving them more dignity, it may allow you

extra time off from caregiving that you can use for yourself or


others. We have talked about when and how to find AT devices,

and how to obtain financial support for AT.

SLIDE 19

Take a Break! • Embrace your anger

– Do not ignore or deny. Anger is an honest

emotion.

– What counts is how you respond.

– Use it to confront and work through problems.

– Pay attention to when you become angry.

– There are consequences if you react in anger.

– Don’t react until you have calmed down.

– Stop – Think – Act.

– Write down your MAD/ANGRY feelings. When

you’re done, rip up the page and throw it away,

and tell the anger good-bye!

TELL/ASK

Anger is an honest emotion. It’s how we deal with it that counts.

It can be used as a way to confront and work through problems.

Do you have any other ideas or suggestions on dealing with

anger?

SLIDE 20

Things to Remember • Remember to take good care of yourself by staying

positive, exercising regularly, getting enough rest, eating

nutritiously, using good body mechanics, keeping a sense

of humor, relaxing and doing some things you enjoy

when you can.


• Always believe in yourself and your abilities.

• Remember that you have the strength, courage,

compassion, and wisdom to succeed.

• Thanks for your participation.

SUMMARY

Remember to always take good care of yourself and that you

have courage, strength, compassion, power, and wisdom.

Thank you for your participation. You’ve been a great audience.

I welcome your comments and appreciate your interest. I wish

you the best in your efforts to care for your care recipient.

POPULAR AT DEVICES AND PRICE RANGES

Product Where to Purchase Price Rubber grip Wal-Mart $10-15 Light weight utensils with plastic handles * Patterson Medical $14-16 Food guards * Patterson Medical $8-15 Sock and shoe aids (folding aid) * Patterson Medical $22-40 Switches **TASH $40

Environmental control units (Ultra 4S - Transmitter) **TASH $55 Grabbers/reachers (Handi-Reacher) * Patterson Medical $29-35 Telephone amplifier Radio Shack $25-30 Box opener * Patterson Medical $10-12 Magnifying glass w/light Office Max $25-60 Super grip, bendable weighted utensils * Patterson Medical $14-19 Scooper bowls * Patterson Medical $13-21 Rubber glove Wal-Mart $6 Two handled mugs * Patterson Medical $9-19 Flow lids * Patterson Medical $19-22 Weighted cups * Patterson Medical $14-29 Cutout cups * Patterson Medical $8-11 Toilet frames Wal-Mart $30-50

Toilet seats w/armrests Wal-Mart $50-

102 Long-handled bath sponge Wal-Mart $20-22 Hand-held showers * Patterson Medical $25-80 Push button soap dispenser ***Organize.com $30-35 Dressing stick * Patterson Medical $10-24


Velcro closures Wal-Mart $5-15 Medication reminders * Patterson Medical $6-18

Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) * Patterson Medical

$149-279

Electric toothbrush Wal-Mart $15-190

Laser head-pointer Radio Shack/Office Max $35-40 Bars Wal-Mart $15-170 Bath seat Wal-Mart $40-45 Adapted lever door handles * Patterson Medical $15-20 Sit and turn disks * Patterson Medical $35-45 Adapted pencil grips Wal-Mart $5-12 Telephone holder * Patterson Medical $15-112

*Patterson Medical 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com **TASH 1-800-463-5685 www.tash.org ***Organize.com 1-800-600-9817 www.organize.com


ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION CENTERS IN UTAH The UATP Assistive Technology Laboratory

The AT Lab is an open lab where individuals can try out various

software and hardware devices in a state-of-the-art computer

lab, or get help in designing, fabricating, modifying, and

repairing AT equipment that enables a person to be more

independent.

The AT Lab is located on the Utah State University campus in

the Janet Quinney Lawson building. For more information call

435-797-0699.

Utah Center for Assistive Technology (UCAT)

UCAT is a service hub for assistive technology assessment,

evaluation, training, and device demonstrations. It is also home

to the Computer Center for Citizens with Disabilities. UCAT

strives to enhance human potential through facilitating the

application of assistive technologies for persons with

disabilities.

UCAT is located at 1595 W. 500 S., Salt Lake City. For more

information call toll free 1-866-454-8397.

Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI)

The Division helps Utahns statewide who are blind or visually

impaired to increase their independence and become

successfully employed in the community. The assistive

technology device demonstration center provides opportunities

to use, try out, and compare a variety of vision-related AT

devices.


DSBVI is located at 250 N. 1950 W., Salt Lake City. For more

information call toll free 1-800-284-1823 or 801-323-4343.

Utah Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Utah Services provides assistance to individuals seeking

information regarding assistive technology for community,

education, and employment activities. The AT demonstration,

training, and evaluation center provides opportunities to use, try

out, and compare a variety of hearing-related AT devices.

Utah Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is located at the

Sanderson Center, 5709 S. 1500 W., Taylorsville. For more

information call 1-800-860-4860.

Centers for Independent Living (CIL)

CILs outside the Salt Lake City area comprise the rural AT

demonstration network for Utah. Each employs an assistive

technology coordinator who is responsible for AT assessment,

evaluation, training, and device demonstration for individuals

with disabilities of all ages. For more information contact the

CIL nearest you.

INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS_________________________

Northern Utah (Box Elder, Cache, and Rich Counties)

OPTIONS for Independence

106 East 1120 North

Logan, UT

435-753-5353 (voice and TTY)


Northern Wasatch Front (Davis, Morgan, and Weber Counties)

Roads to Independence - Independent Living Center

3355 Washington Blvd.

Ogden, UT

801-612-3215 (voice and TTY)

1-866-734-5678 (toll free)

Wasatch Front (Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele Counties)

Utah Independent Living Center

3445 South Main Street

Salt Lake City, UT

801-466-5565 (voice)

801-466-9910 (TTY)

1-800-355-2195 (toll free)

Central Utah (Utah, Wasatch, Juab, and Sanpete Counties)

Ability First Independent Living

491 N. Freedom Blvd.

Provo, UT

801-373-5044 (voice and TTY)

1-877-421-4500 (toll free)

Eastern Utah (Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San

Juan, and Uintah Counties)

Active ReEntry

10 South Fairgrounds Road

Price, UT

435-637-4950 (voice and TTY)


Southern Utah (Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Millard, Piute,

Sevier, Washington, and Wayne Counties)

Red Rock Center for Independence

168 North 100 East Suite #101

St. George, UT

435-673-7501 (voice and TTY)

1-800-649-2340 (toll free)

UTAH AREA AGENCIES ON AGING________________________

Bear River Area Agency on Aging (Box Elder, Cache, and Rich

Counties)

170 North Main

Logan, UT 84321

435-752-7242 or 1-877-772-7242

Salt Lake County Aging Services (Salt Lake County)

2001 South State, Suite #1500

Salt Lake City, UT 84190-2300

385-468-3200

Tooele County Division of Aging and Adult Services (Tooele

County)

59 East Vine Street

Tooele, UT 84074

435-843-4110

Davis County Health Department, Family Health, and Senior

Services Division (Davis County)

22 South State Street

Clearfield, UT 84015

801-525-5000


San Juan County Area Agency on Aging (San Juan County)

117 South Main

Monticello, UT 84535

435-587-3225

Uintah Basin Area Agency on Aging (Daggett and Duchesne

Counties)

330 East 100 South

Roosevelt, UT 84066

435-722-4518

Five-County Area Agency on Aging (Beaver, Garfield, Iron,

Kane, and Washington Counties)

1070 West 1600 South, Bldg. B

St. George, UT 84770

435-673-3548

Six-County Area Agency on Aging (Juab, Millard, Piute,

Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties)

250 North Main

Richfield, UT 84701

435-893-0700 or 1-888-899-4447

Council on Aging – Golden Age Center (Uintah County)

330 South Aggie Bld.

Vernal, UT 84078

435-789-2169

Mountainland Department of Aging and Family Services

(Summit, Utah, and Wasatch Counties)

586 East 800 North

Orem, UT 84097-4146

801-229-3800


Southeastern Utah AAA (Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties)

375 South Carbon Avenue

Price, UT 84501

435-637-4268 or 5444

Weber Area Agency on Aging (Morgan and Weber Counties)

237 26th Street, Suite 320

Ogden, UT 84401

801-625-3770 or 800-209-2503

SERVICE AGENCIES___________________________________

Division of Aging and Adult Services

Utah Department of Human Services

195 North 1950 West

Salt Lake City, UT 84116

801-538-3910 (main number)

Children's Special Health Care Needs

44 North Medical Drive

P.O. Box #14472

Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4720

801-584-8284

Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD)

195 North 1950 West


801-538-4200

Hearing, Speech, and Vision Services

44 Medical Drive


801-584-8215


Medicaid

801-538-6155 or 1-800-662-9651

Medicare

(Enrollment) 1-800-772-1213

Multiple Sclerosis Society

1440 Foothill Blvd


801-424-0113 or 800-344-4867

Muscular Dystrophy Association

849 LeVoy Dr. #210


801-278-6200

Private Insurance

Varies from policy to policy.

Contact insurance agency or benefits coordinator.

Utah Assistive Technology Foundation

6835 Old Main Hill

Logan, UT (statewide services)

800-524-5152, www.uatf.org

Utah Housing Authority

Varies from county to county.

For general information call

2-1-1.

Veteran's Administration

1-800-827-1000, www.va.gov


Vocational Rehabilitation

State Office of Rehabilitation

801-538-7530 or 1-800-473-7530

Utah Parent Center

230 West 200 South #1101


801-272-1051

UCARE MODULE TOPICS_______________________________

1. Providing Personal Care

2. Dementia and Memory Loss

3. A) Caring for Older Adults with Chronic Health Issues

3. B) Caring for Children with Special Health Care Needs

4. The Accessible Home

5. Taking Care of the Caregiver

6. Caring for those with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, or

Mental Health Issues

7. Community Supports for Remaining at Home

8. Working Effectively with In-Home Service Providers

9. Keeping Your Home and the Person You Care for Safe

10. Eating Healthy for Life

11. Assistive Devices: Tools to Help You

12. Legal and Financial Matters: What You Need to Know


Acknowledgements

The UCare training materials were developed at the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University by:

Marilyn Hammond, Ph.D., Utah State University

Judith M. Holt, Ph.D., Utah State University

Jeanie Peck, LCSW, Utah State University

Alma Burgess, M.S., Utah State University

Tracy Golden, Ph.D., Utah Valley University

Sherry Castro, Utah State University

The following individuals played a significant role in reviewing and refining the UCare training materials:

Sonnie Yudell, Program Manager, Utah Caregiver Support Program, Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services

Utah Coalition for Caregiver Support Project Management Team

Lynn Long

Maurice Wells

Clara McClane

Margene Luke

Nick Zullo

Terresa Newport

Simone Black

Elizabeth Squires

Laura Owen Keirstead

Rhonda Hypio

Megan Forbush

Kathy Nelson

Carrie Schonlaw

Paula Ledford

Geri Lehnardt

Stacy Wardwell

Diane Allen


And ongoing support from the members of the Utah Coalition for Caregiver Support

Additional agencies and individuals involved in the review and editing of the ACTC materials include:

Connie B. Panter, Utah State University

Lynelle Chenn, Utah State University

For more information, please visit: http://www.ucare.utah.gov, or email: [email protected]

This project was supported in part by grant number 90LR0021/01 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services,

Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration

for Community Living policy.

The Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University provided additional funding.

Copyright © 2013.

Center for Persons with Disabilities, Utah State University. All rights reserved.

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