End-of-life care presents unique logistical and emotional challenges for family caregivers, who often face stigma surrounding decision-making, complex care needs, and misperceptions about palliative and hospice care. Our CEO, Shara Cohen, recently spoke on a panel at HLTH 2023, discussing how healthcare organizations can enhance the caregiving experience for these dedicated individuals.
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.
Caregivers are a vital part of Medicare Advantage Plans and play a critical role in the lives of their loved ones. Health plans building relationships with caregivers – supporting, guiding, and assisting them in their role – are at a distinct advantage. This free Ebook will show you why and how.
Carallel CEO, Shara Cohen, moderates a panel of Medicare plan leaders at ONLIVE powered by HLTH.
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.
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.
One of the most difficult times to be a caregiver is after a loved one is discharged from the hospital. In today’s healthcare environment, discharge doesn’t mean healthy — it simply means that someone doesn’t need the level of care that a hospital provides. Every year, roughly 18 million Americans are discharged from the hospital … How Health Plans Can Support Family Caregivers After a Hospital Discharge. And Why They Should.
Caregiver Journey Conversations with Carallel are 30 minute, fireside chat style virtual conversations that tackle the tough topics we face as caregivers. They happen monthly and are open to the public. Join us for some camaraderie and practical tips.
Carallel already supports more than 400,000 Medicare Advantage and commercially insured members and their caregivers nationally. The company plans to use the new funding to expand its reach in both the Medicare Advantage and commercial markets.