University Class that Provides Respite Care Going Strong After 20 Years

Contact Information

Kathy Guisewite, CCN Coordinator

Contact Details

kathy@vpas.info guisewkf@jmu.edu

Description

A James Madison University class where students provide companionship for adults 60-years-old and older has been benefitting the students as well as their clients for 20 years.

Experiencing memorable moments and forming bonds with clients has been a common experience for students who participate in the Caregivers Community Network, a collaborative effort between Valley Program for Aging Services and JMU's Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services.

https://www.jmu.edu/news/2021/11/09-ccn-20th-anniversary.shtml

Web Presence

https://www.socwork.jmu.edu/caregivers/index.html?_ga=2.152673273.1595138446.1636377400-2046032808.1625071771

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

JMU Campus Scope, Harrisonburg/Local/VA

Date

Fall 2021

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Community Service, Class/Coursework