In Slovenia, the elderly, chronically ill or dying persons are weekly cared for by around 200,000 family members. Informal carers, through their contribution to care for the elderly, significantly relieve the health care system, but are often overlooked in their role. They are exposed to workloads, and often do not have the access to professional support and relief. The main goal of this project is therefore to offer relief to working men and women, who, at the same time, fulfill the role of an informal caregiver of an elderly, dying or chronically ill family member in different environments. The project will also pursue the specific goals of successful development of an integrated model of care for the elderly in two diverse environments, the development of a »Compassionate Company« certificate (for management training in companies) and the goal of exchanging and transferring knowledge, experience and good practice between partner country organizations.
The project addresses the issue we encounter more and more often due to ageing of the population. Through key awareness-raising activities and project promotions, activities for the development of an integrated model of care for the elderly in two specific environments (which is constantly adapting to the needs of the local population on the basis of ongoing evaluation), the development of an educational program and measures for companies within the »Compassionate Company« certificate and the increased share of individuals who understand the issue of work-life balance, the project will produce important results, such as the establishment of an integrated model of care for the elderly in rural and urban areas, the development of an integrated model of care for the elderly, measures for companies within the certificate and increased share of people who understand reconciling.