Artie and Phyllis, married for nearly 60 years, live in New York City and were primed to live out their retirement in peace. But about 3 years ago, Artie noticed something that would change things forever.
Healthcare decision-making is often a family affair. From the time we’re born, family members and other loved ones influence the decisions that help us grow healthy and strong, both physically and mentally. This need for support may ebb and flow over time, but once we turn 65, chances are we’re either providing care to a … Why Caregiver Support Should Be Front and Center in Your CAHPS Strategy
Caregivers need wraparound, specialized assistance—an expansion of their circle of care. We need to equip them with the skills to recognize their own limits, to problem solve, and to confidently tackle clinical as well as social, emotional, financial, interpersonal and organizational challenges and continue caring for their loved ones.
Hospital stays – particularly for seniors and patients with complex care needs – are stressful and overwhelming. Hospital discharge processes are confusing and insufficient. And, that is rarely the end of the challenge. When someone is discharged from the hospital, they often return to their home in a new state of “normal” — one with likely escalated vulnerability and support needs.
Health plans must widen their view of their SNP members — away from just their individual conditions to the member more holistically — because their health is likely impacted by a constellation of medical and social factors.
Unpaid family and friend caregivers are an untapped resource in the healthcare ecosystem. They are the most trusted and familiar members of the care team. They are also largely responsible for keeping their loved ones healthy and in lower-cost care settings.
Healthcare and caregiving are experienced differently by members of different communities. Nearly 40% of caregivers in the U.S. are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). What’s more, LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be caregivers compared to non-LGBTQ+ people. And to achieve health equity, it’s vital that every caregiver can navigate access to resources for their loved ones.
40 – 70% of caregivers have clinically significant symptoms of depression. This webinar for caregivers offers practical advice for practicing better self-care and recognizing signs of escalating stress and anxiety.
Caregivers hold the key to influencing the decisions for their loved one. This webinar shares the results of a groundbreaking new study that shows strong benefits of Carallel’s personalized, virtual support for caregivers.