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Welcome to

A Discovery Event forThe UAB Support Team Network

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DISCOVERY

Persons Who Need Care

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Persons Who Want to Care

Persons Who Need Care

DISCOVERY

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A TEAM APPROACHA TEAM APPROACH

DISCOVERY

Persons Who Need Care

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Persons Who Want to Care

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IN GROUPS OF 3IN GROUPS OF 3

• What kinds of needs does someone have that you know? (choose one from below, no names)

• Neighbor, friend

• Person in your congregation, co-worker

• Chronic illness, home from the hospital

• Extended time of recovery, treatment

• Someone who is older

• Take one minute each, describe needs

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WHAT IS A SUPPORT TEAM?WHAT IS A SUPPORT TEAM?

A group of people organized to provide

practical, emotional, and spiritual support

to persons with health concerns.

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What Does a Support Team Do?What Does a Support Team Do?

Transportation to the doctor/grocery store.

Household or yard chores.

Errands, cook/deliver meals, social outings.Visit, call, or offer caregivers a break.

Prayer or communion based on the needs of the person being visited.

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What Does a Support Team NOT Do?What Does a Support Team NOT Do?

Moneygive or loan money, pay bills, buy groceries

Medicinemanage medications

Medical Careoffer medical advice or take the place of any healthcare professional

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Support Team Leader/Co-LeadersSupport Team Leader/Co-Leaders

• Coordinate the calendar

• Facilitate Support Team Meetings

• Communicate with your Coach and Network

“Someone who loves to coordinate and delegate!”

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SUPPORT TEAM VIDEOSUPPORT TEAM VIDEO

SUPPORT TEAM NETWORK VIDEO

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Support Team AdvantagesSupport Team Advantages

• People get to do what they enjoy doing

• Time flexibility

• Variety of skills offered

• Share the care with others, accountability

• Built-in support system

• Easier for the Support Team Friend, caregiver.

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GOALS - The UAB Support Team GOALS - The UAB Support Team NetworkNetwork

• Start local Support Teams for individuals• Teach persons how to start teams• Provide Resources - written, videos, webinars• Online training at http://SupportTeams.org • Learn from evidenced based, measurable outcomes

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NEXT STEPSNEXT STEPS

• Fill out Discovery Event form to stay in touch.

• Do you know someone who needs care?

• Do you want to start a Support Team?

• Do you want to be on a Support Team?

• Sign up for Orientation

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ContactContact

Malcolm Marler

Director of Pastoral Care

mmarler@uab.edu

205.934.3936

http://SupportTeams.org