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
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