title: A model for the development of Caregiver Networks.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe a novel model for the development of Caregiver Networks that is based on the notion of partnership.
  
  
  METHODS
  We describe the background rationale and key elements of the Model in order to assist individuals in developing new Caregiver Networks and respite mechanisms.
  
  
  METHODS
  Provincial/territorial/state health and social service systems, unpaid caregivers (family members or friends) and care recipients (ill or disabled individuals across cultures and age groups) in a network partnership.
  
  
  RESULTS
  We demonstrated in this model that Caregiver Networks is a shared responsibility among partner members for development and evaluating network and respite care mechanisms.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The model for developing Caregiver Networks is at the stage of implementation. The authors welcome opportunities to conduct pilot projects to evaluate this Model.
authors.affiliation: Continuing Care, Regional Support Services, Manitoba Health, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. antoinette.zloty@gov.mb.ca
authors.forename: Antoinette
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zloty
authors.forename: Kerstin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Roger
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lobchuk
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D017028:Caregivers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019058:Community Networks; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D012944:Social Support