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Caring for a Veteran Part 2

Caregiver Companion-A Guide for the Family Caregiver of Cancer Patients

John and Fran continue the conversation with VA Social Worker Carrie Brown. In this episode, Carrie talks about her own personal experience as a caregiver for her World War 2 veteran father, and later her mother and brother. Carrie is a professional, but has also walked in our shoes. Her story is poignant, and Carrie is a genuine caregiver in every meaning of the word.

Resources

Caregiver Companion-A Guide for the Family Caregiver of Cancer Patients

There are many resources available for family caregivers. Sometimes it's hard to know just where to look. We want to provide access to as many resources as we can, and will keep this page upadted as we learn of nedw ones. If you know of some you want to share please write to us via our website "Loving Support and Caring for the Cancer Patient" by Stan Goldberg Fran's Place for Cancer Counseling Rosalyn Carter Caregiver Institute Family Caregiver Alliance National Cancer Institute 1-800-4-CANCER American Cancer Society 1-800-ACS-2345 Cancer Care ...

Caring for the Veteran- Part 1

Caregiver Companion-A Guide for the Family Caregiver of Cancer Patients

In this episode, John and Fran speak with a professional social worker, whose client base are veterans. We learned about the deep and wide resevoir of services available to our veterans. Caring for a veteran brings its own unique challenges, and fortunately the Veteran Affairs Medical Centers offer a wide range of services.

Reprise- Psycho Oncology

Caregiver Companion-A Guide for the Family Caregiver of Cancer Patients

In this reprise episode, we talk about a foundational element of the caregiving journey. Often the medical team, while doing a great job treating your loved one, can miss the mark when it comes to the emotional and psychological 'pain points' of the journey. Psycho-oncology addresses those emotional and psychological factors, affecting your loved one, you as acregiver, and perghaps other family members close to the situation. I think you will find this informative, and extremely helpful.

Communication Part 3

Caregiver Companion-A Guide for the Family Caregiver of Cancer Patients

John and Fran finish the discussion on the topic of communication.

Communication Part 2

Caregiver Companion-A Guide for the Family Caregiver of Cancer Patients

John and Fran continue the conversation about the importance of communication.

Communication Part 1

Caregiver Companion-A Guide for the Family Caregiver of Cancer Patients

In the reprise of a vintage episode, John and Fran talk about communicating with your loved one. Including those verbal and non-verbal means by which to express or to receive information.

Nutrition

Caregiver Companion-A Guide for the Family Caregiver of Cancer Patients

In another vintage episode, John and Fran speak with a Certfied Nutrionist about the value and importance of healthy eating, and how simple it can really be.

The Hinge

Caregiver Companion-A Guide for the Family Caregiver of Cancer Patients

During the summer hiatus, we thought we would re-introduce some of "classic" Caregiver Companion episodes. If you are a long time listener- this might be a good refresh. If you are new to our community, this is a chance to hear some of our early topics. We will be back with new topics and new guests after the summer. Hope you enjoy these vintage episodes.

Meditation

Caregiver Companion-A Guide for the Family Caregiver of Cancer Patients

Caregiving is hard, grueling demanding work. Caregivers are prone to caregiver fatigue and burnout. As a caregiver is it important to be there for your loved one. But never taking the time, or never considering your own well being actually diminishes what you can do as a caregiver. Self care is an important part of the caregiver's regime. Fran and John speak with Mark Bregman, an expert in meditative therapy. Through some simple breathing techniques and visualizations you can recharge your batteries, giving some respite to your mind and body. It doesn't have to be complicated, and...

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