Presented by Ann Breen APRN, MN, OCN Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Vicki Williams RN, family caregiver
Run Time: 54 minute presentation, 22 minutes Q&A
Made possible, in part, by a grant from Sanofi Oncology and Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Ms. Breen and Ms. Williams discuss:
- stages of a transplant
- how caregiving responsibilities change over time
- caregiver duties during each phase of the transplant and recovery process
- infection prevention
- caregiver self-assessment
- common pitfalls for caregivers
- cause and management of stress
- impact on social relationships
- impact on caregiver health
- strategies for being a good caregiver while maintaining balance in your own life
