In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, ARC hosted a discussion between Debra Ruehlman, amyloidosis family caregiver, and Ann Payne, MSW, ARC Clinical Care and Education Manager. This webinar explored topics such as self care, self advocacy, and community resources.
The webinar concluded with a Q and A session.
Original Presentation Date:
November 20, 2024
0:00 — Intro
4:00 — Impact of Caregivers
5:42 — The Diagnosis
7:50 — Practical Aspects of Caregiving
20:45 — Medical Aspects of Caregiving
28:41 — Legal & Financial Aspects of Caregiving
34:58 — Emotional Aspects of Caregiving
46:36 — What Keeps Us Going?
48:00 — General Caregiving Resources
49:56 — Q&A Session
50:10 — How do you know when stress becomes depression?
51:40 — How do we maintain solo time as a caregiver?
52:44 — Are there virtual support groups for caregivers?
52:45 — What advice does Deb have for herself when she just became a caregiver?
56:04 — What to do when relatives don’t agree about how to care for your loved ones?
57:36 — Conclusion
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