Talking with Our Children
This video was originally published on YouTube by The Cancer Support Community on May 26, 2015 here.
Care Partner Resources Video Archives
Managing Side Effects – Nausea and Vomiting
This video was originally published on YouTube by The American Cancer Society on July 11, 2019 here.
Perhaps the most common side effects of chemotherapy, and sometimes other treatments, are nausea and vomiting. This video provides tips for how to cope with these incredibly uncomfortable symptoms.
Learn more at: www.cancer.org/caregivers
Fear of Recurrence
This video was originally published on YouTube by The American Cancer Society on November 5, 2018 here.
Did you know that in addition to patients, caregivers may also be concerned about the cancer returning? This is called fear of recurrence. When your loved one finishes treatment and is no longer followed closely by the cancer care team on a regular basis, you may feel anxious. You’ll learn about how to manage those fears through tips on how to better cope with those feelings.
Learn more at: www.cancer.org/caregivers
Medication Management
This video was originally published on YouTube by The American Cancer Society on July 10, 2019 here.
When your loved one is being treated for cancer, they might be taking a number of medications. They may also take medications for other chronic conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure. This video provides tips for organizing a medication system that is easy for you to manage.
Learn more at: www.cancer.org/caregivers
Stress Management
This video was originally published on YouTube by The American Cancer Society on November 5, 2018 here.
Feeling overwhelmed and juggling multiple responsibilities on top of providing care to your loved one with cancer can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. You might feel as if the weight of world is on your shoulders. Four tips for coping are provided to help lower your stress level and better cope when times get tough. Learn more at: www.cancer.org/caregivers
How to Care from Afar
This video was originally published on YouTube on March 7, 2019 by Family Caregiver Alliance.
One of the most difficult and time-consuming tasks many caregivers face is the coordination of care for their loved one. This is especially true for long-distance caregiving. This webinar will illustrate the challenges and suggest potential solutions for long-distance caregivers. Examples will be used from a case study of an elderly person facing decline and living 400 miles away from her primary caregiver.
The personal, financial, medical, social, and legal needs of the person being cared for, along with potential red flags, will be discussed in addition to tips for making these big decisions. The overall focus of this webinar will be about how to maintain the independence, dignity, quality of life, and happiness of the person for whom care is being provided.
Objectives:
- Recognize changes and unmet needs of a loved one with a chronic and progressive illness
- Identify helpful resources and technology
- Create an action plan to ensure follow through to improve the caregiving situation
Speaker: Ladi Markham, RN, BSN, MA, CCM Ladi Markham holds degrees in nursing, gerontology, and hospitality. Ms. Markham has worked in home care for five years and long-term care communities for 10 years. She has experience in several aspects of aging and uses them to promote wellness and high standards for the quality of life for her clients and families.
Discharge Planning is a Family Affair
This video was originally published on YouTube on March 7, 2019 by Family Caregiver Alliance.
Webinar slides may be downloaded here.
