For Caregivers: Care Coordination for Your Loved One Living with Cancer and Other Health Problems

About this episode

This episode discusses the vital role of caregivers in coordinating care for loved ones with cancer and other health issues, including practical tips and resources.

- Role of Caregivers in Care Coordination for People Living with Cancer & Co-Morbidities - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers, Including Long Distance Caregivers - Coordinating Follow-Up Appointments - Discussion of Adherence – Taking Pills on Schedule - Planning Ahead with Your Pharmacist: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions & Planning for Weekends, Travel & Holidays - Accessing Resources for the Costs of Care, Including Homecare - Finding the Practical Help You Need: Co-Pay Foundations, Federal, State & Local Programs - Learning How to Appeal Insurance, Medicare & Provider Denials - Tips on Choosing Community & Medical Resources to Improve Your Quality of Life - Strategies to Communicate More Effectively with the Health Care Team - Time Saving Self Care/Self Advocacy Tips for Caregivers - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Topics covered

• caregivers
• care coordination
• cancer
• co-morbidities
• healthcare communication
• insurance appeals
• self-advocacy

Keywords

• care coordination
• cancer care
• caregiver support
• health problems
• insurance appeals
• self-care
• medication adherence
• community resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CancerCare

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