Caregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer

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Topics Covered

• Definition of a Caregiver
• Talking with Each Other about Shared Expectations
• What Research Tells Us About: Caregiving for an Older Adult & Caregiving for a Younger Adult
• The Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team
• 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
• Key Strategies for Self-Care
• Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Erin E. Kent, PhD, MS

Scientific Advisor for the Outcomes Research Branch, Healthcare Delivery Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute

Sharon Flynn, MS, RN, ANP-BC, AOCNS, BMTCN

Nurse Educator, Research and Practice Development, National Institutes of Health, Clinical Research Center

Sarah Kelly, MSW

Social Work Internship Program Director, CancerCare

Brochure

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Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on March 19, 2019.