There are 16 million Americans caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia today. Despite the group’s sheer size, they are widely known as the “invisible second patient” — because the effect caregiving has on their own health and well-being is all too often overlooked.
Carallel President and CEO took the stage at MEDICARIANS to discuss the importance (and benefits!) of engaging family caregivers.
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.
Dementia is a progressive, long-term disease. Just as someone with dementia will progress through its stages, their caregiver will also progress through the stages of caregiving.
A recent article in Modern Healthcare features Carallel and emphasizes the vital role of support for unpaid family caregivers as Congress debates extending the hospital care at home waiver.
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
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.