Caregiver Journey Webinar | 07/31/26

A Caregiver Conversation by Carallel: Caregiving & Chronic Illness–Tools for the Long Haul


What do heart disease, diabetes, asthma, cancer, dementia, kidney disease, and hypertension have in common? On the surface, not much. But from a family caregiver’s point of view? Quite a bit actually. 

Because they’re all chronic conditions meaning that they’re long-lasting health problems that require ongoing medical attention. And often, ongoing care from you.

That’s why we focus on chronic conditions in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel. We talk through the day-to-day realities of supporting someone with a long-term illness, the challenges that can sneak up over time, and simple, practical tips that can make caregiving feel more manageable.

 

Sheila Schultz Care Advocate and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Sheila is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Care Advocate at Carallel. A lifelong learner whose motto is “Looking at life with relaxed attention changes what you see” works daily with caregivers from across the country–helping them solve problems, reduce stress, and build resilience.

Matt Perrin Director of Caregiver Engagement, Carallel

Matt spent 8+ years as a family caregiver for his mother who was living with Alzheimer’s Disease. At Carallel, Matt drives the digital content development and distribution strategy. His focus is on supporting caregivers by providing the practical, relatable, and informative perspective people need — wherever they may be in their journey of caring for a loved one.



Contact Carallel if you’re a health plan, healthcare provider, or employer, and see how our human led + tech enabled service will make you the leader in your industry when it comes to supporting caregivers.

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