CancerCare Webinar – For Caregivers: Care Coordination for Your Loved One Living with Cancer
April 22 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
Watch a recording of the online webcast HERE
CancerCare Connect® Education Workshops are a cost-free way to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of your home or office. Leading experts in oncology provide the most up-to-date information on the telephone and online.
Topics Covered
- Role of Caregivers in Care Coordination for People Living with Cancer & Other Health Problems
- Tips for Communicating with the Health Care Team about Care Coordination
- What Research Tells Us about Caregivers, including Long Distance Caregivers
- Coordinating Your Loved One’s Care & Follow-Up Appointments
- Discussion of Adherence – Taking Your Pills on Schedule
- Planning Ahead with Your Pharmacist – Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions & Planning for Visitors, Weekends, Special Occasions, Travel & Holidays
- Accessing Resources for the Cost of Care, including Homecare
- Finding the Practical Help You Need: Co-Pay Foundations and Federal, State & Local Programs
- Legal Advocacy Tips for Caregivers
- Learning How to Appeal Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid & Provider Denials
- Other Resources: VA Benefits & FMLA
- Tips on Choosing Community & Medical Resources to Improve Your Quality-of-Life
- Time Saving Self-Care & Advocacy Tips for Caregivers
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts