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Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer

When

June 8, 2021    
1:30 pm EDT - 2:30 pm EDT

Event Type

In this Connect Education Workshop sponsored by CancerCare, the discussion will focus on how best to care for a loved one with cancer. Registrants can listen in live over the phone or online as a webcast.

Topics Covered

  • Definition of a Caregiver
  • What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being
  • Caregiving for an Older Adult
  • Caregiving for a Younger Adult
  • Couples, Partners, Siblings and Friends
  • Challenges of Caregivers for Cancer Survivors
  • Family, Partner and Friend Communication
  • Care Coordination Challenges & Tips
  • Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Loved Ones
  • Coping with Holidays, Birthdays & Special Occasions
  • Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions
  • Long-Distance Caregiving
  • Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress
  • Strategies for Self-Care
  • The Increasing Role of Telemedicine Appointments
  • Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Prepared List of Questions
  • Questions for the Panel of Experts

Click here for more information or to register for the workshop.