Resource Support

 

Caregiver Support Video Series from Cancer.Net

This video series offers educational support as you assist with the everyday needs of your loved one, as well as self-care techniques to improve your own quality of life.

 

• Physical Care Training: drain care, lifting, pain management, medication management, symptom/side effect management, and identifying signs of infection.

 

• Caregiver Self-Care: nutrition, physical activity, stress management and coping, dealing with fear of recurrence, and deep breathing/meditation.

 

• Advocacy: how to effectively communicate your loved one’s needs to the cancer care team.

Caregiver Stories: caregivers share their experiences through the ups and downs of their journey.

 

1. https://www.cancer.org/treatment/caregivers.html
2. https://amp.cancer.org/treatment/caregivers.html
3. https://amp.cancer.org/…/caregiver-resource-guide.html
4. https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources
5. https://www.nccn.org/…/support-for-patients-caregivers
6. https://www.cancer.net/…/asco_answers_guide_caregiving.pdf

https://www.cancerhorizons. com/caregivers/Information provided by AACR Cancer Today 1.  The American Psychosocial Oncology Society – has a hotline that both patients and caregivers can call to get advice for emotional/mental health support resources in their community.  1 -866-APOS-4-HELP2.  The Cancer Support Community – provides online advice and information for cancer caregivers, and helpline and support programs at local affiliates.cancersupportcommunity.org 3.  CancerCare – hosts virtual and in-person support groups and workshops for cancer caregivers.cancercare.org/tagged/caregiving4.  The Home Alone Alliance – offers video series tailored for family caregivers on mobility and wound care, with more topics to come.     aarp.org/ppi/info-2017/home-alone-alliance.html 5.  The National Cancer Institute – provides a booklet on “Caring for the Caregiver,” that includes guidance on making time for yourself, navigating complicated feelings, and asking for help.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/caring-for-the-caregiver. 6.  The American Cancer Society – provides a guide for caregivers and family members of people with cancer, including guidance on self-care, supporting your family member, and navigating issues like health insurance and leave from employment.https://www.cancer.org/treatment/caregivers/caregiver-resource-guide.html

7. Helpful resource information from the CDC for Caregivers to take care of themselves: (Link)

8. American Cancer Society Video Series for Caregivers:

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/caregivers/caregiver-support-videos.html.

9. Cancer Caregivers  resources and support from Cancer Horizon – a good resource for caregivers  (13 resources listed)https://www.cancerhorizons.com/caregivers/ 9. Caregiver’s Corner Bookshelf – share your inspirational reads with us (post on our FB page and they will be listed here): Suggested books from Dana Farber Cancer Center:  https://www.dana-farber.org/for-patients-and-families/caring-for-a-loved-one/suggested-reading/ Caring Bridge –  15 books for Caregivers:  https://www.caringbridge.org/resources/books-for-caregivers/ Amazon Book List:  https://www.amazon.com/Things-Wish-Id-Known-Caregivers/dp/1938842278 10 Inspirational Books for Patients and Families: 
https://www.fifthseasonfinancial.com/blog/10-inspirational-books-for-cancer-patients-and-families/

An Essential Guide for Cancer Caregiverswww.cancer.org/latest-news/an-essential-guide-for-cancer…as a go-to source for answers, this book is a helpful tool for cancer caregivers of every kind. This book in one sentence: Designed to cover a host of topics on caregiving, The American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Family Caregiving, Second Edition gives caregivers detailed information, helpful support, and practical answers to questions that may arise while caring for a loved one facing cancer.https://www.cancerhorizons. com/caregivers/Information provided by AACR Cancer Today