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The Innovation in Caregiving Awards recognize individuals who, in the course of caring for an adult aged 60 or over in a private home or a residential setting:
- invented a device or technique that solves a caregiving challenge, or
- found a new use for an existing device or technique that supports caregiving and eases the burden on caregivers.
This award — which was presented for the first time at the 2011 Aging Your Way conference & luncheon — is made possible through a gift to the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging by Emerita Board Member Elizabeth H. (Betty) Rose. Mrs. Rose created several devices that made it easier for caregivers to assist older adults. Her efforts resulted in improvements in care and increased comfort for those receiving care.
Betty realized that caregivers are often creative problem solvers as well. She intended this award to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of these individuals who serve as caregivers.
Three devices created by family caregivers were selected to receive the inaugural Innovation in Caregiving Awards:
FOAM BOOSTER FOR POSITIONING IN BED submitted by Karen Exl
ELEVATED TOILET SEAT LID submitted by Denise Rosenbaum
BED PLATFORM RISER submitted by Richard Fortenbaugh
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