Title: Korean Caregiver Training Program

Funded by: Administration for Aging (AOA)

Status: Ongoing

Overview: The training program for family members of frail elderly Korean's will focus on general body mechanics, infection control methods, in-home evaluation, emotional support, and environmental changes. This program focuses on the Korean American community in Einstein's service area, with particular attention to cultural, language and ethnic issues that this population faces in caring for their seniors. Courses will be offered in the community, with the goal of expanding the program's reach through training sessions and additional community outreach activities.

Research Team:
Carol A. Irvine, Principal Investigator
Christopher Minnick, Director
Ms. Maureen Casey, Director, Premier Years Program
Ms. Chee Lee, Executive Director, Phillip Jaisohn Memorial Health Center
Dr. Etienne Phipps, Program Evaluator