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The Gerontologist 1988 28(2):256-259; doi:10.1093/geront/28.2.256
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© 1988 The Gerontological Society of America

Volunteer Information Provider Program: A Strategy to Reach and Help Rural Family Caregivers1

Burton P. Halpert, PhD, Associate Professor2

2 Center on Aging Studies, Department of Sociology, University of Missouri-Kansas City MO 64110


  Abstract

A Volunteer Information Provider Program (VIPP) was demonstrated in five rural Missouri counties to help families deal with the strain of caregiving. Capitalizing on two major community-based organizations in rural areas, Cooperative Extension Services and Extension Homemaker Clubs, 63 volunteers shared information with over 1100 caregivers in a 14-month period. The VIPP was documented as a successful strategy in reaching and helping rural caregivers. Currently it is being replicated in 21 states.

1 Supported in part by Administration on Aging grant #90AM0096. The author thanks Linda Breytspraak, Tessa Sharp, Missouri Cooperative Extension Services, and Missouri Extension Homemakers Association for their help. Finally, the author acknowledges Share Bane whose assistance made the VIPP possible.


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