Learn more about the relationship between caregiving, palliative care and pain management.
Caregivers
Self-Care: Mental Health and Well-Being Online Resources
For Immediate Help National Suicide Prevent Lifeline – 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY – 1 (800) 799-4889Crisis Text Line – Text “help” to 741741 to communicate with a counselor Dial 911 The Veterans Crisis Line: 1 (800) 273-8255, press 1Text: 8383255Confidential online chat session Suicide…
View Here Self-Care: Mental Health and Well-Being Glossary
anticipatory grief – The grief or mourning that occurs when a death or great loss is expected. anxiety – A state of apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the anticipation of a realistic or fantasized threatening event or situation, often impairing physical and psychological functioning. awareness – Knowledge and understanding that something is happening or…
View Here Caregiver – Veteran and Military Resources
Department of Veterans Affairs, Family Caregiver Assistance Program – Find out eligibility and how to apply for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). This program offers caregiver training programs, peer support mentoring, educational resources, support services and multiple tools to help military and Veteran caregivers. Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI) –…
View Here Family Caregiver’s Bill of Rights
The StewARTworks Foundation supports the family caregiver’s right to: Maintain and promote their own health and wellbeing. Expect all their loved one’s healthcare professionals to be knowledgeable about concerns and options related to the care recipient, caregiver and family; and to recognize the importance of the palliative care support system to improving the overall quality…
View Here Online Resources – Advance Care Planning
CONVERSATION PROJECT – Dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for advance health care planning. An initiative of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) which focuses on improving science and patient safety to advance and sustain better outcomes in health and health care across the world. AARP ADVANCE DIRECTIVE FORMS CENTER FOR PRACTICAL BIOETHICS…
View Here Pain Management & the Caregiver
How caregivers can help their loved ones who are being treated for pain and what to expect from pain management.
View Here Patient & Caregiver Advocacy
Caregivers play an important role in advocating for their loved ones.
View Here Articles & Publications
Articles and publications covering a wide range of topics related to caregiving, palliative care and pain management.
View Here Caregiver – Online Resources
Helpful links to organizations and online guides that support caregivers.
View Here Books: Caregivers
A reading list of books that caregivers will find informative and interesting.
View Here Meeting the Needs of Caregivers
The health and well being of caregivers is critical for providing care to their loved ones.
View Here Caregivers & Palliative Care
How caregivers can balance the stresses and demands of caregiving and palliative care.
View Here Caregivers & Caregiving
Information to help you establish a stable foundation on which to build your caregiving.
View Here Palliative Care
Online Resources – Advance Care Planning
CONVERSATION PROJECT – Dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for advance health care planning. An initiative of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) which focuses on improving science and patient safety to advance and sustain better outcomes in health and health care across the world. AARP ADVANCE DIRECTIVE FORMS CENTER FOR PRACTICAL BIOETHICS…
View Here Definitions: Palliative Care
A brief description of important words, terms and phrases related to palliative care.
View Here Online Resources: Palliative Care
Helpful links to organizations and online guides regarding palliative care and palliative medicine.
View Here Meeting the Palliative Care Team
Learn how to effectively interact with the palliative care team to improve your loved one's care.
View Here Future of Palliative Care
Actions to help increase awareness and access to palliative care in the future.
View Here Reality of Palliative Care
Understand the reality of palliative care and when you should seek it out.
View Here Palliative Care
Learn what palliative care is and how it can help your family's quality of life.
View Here Pain Management
Articles & Publications: Pain Management
Print and online articles and publications that deal with pain and pain management issues.
View Here Online Resources: Pain Management
Helpful links to organization and online guides regarding pain and pain management.
View Here Definitions: Pain Management
A brief description of important words, terms and phrases related to pain and pain management.
View Here The Role of Art in Pain Management
Studies show that art can be therapeutic for cancer patients and their caregivers.
View Here Opioid Safety
The signs and symptoms of overmedication or overdose, what to do in an emergency and how to keep medication safe.
View Here Opioid Use Disorder
Understanding the difference between addiction, tolerance and physical dependence.
View Here Managing Pain
This section will discuss the various medications, along with other treatments and techniques that can be used to manage pain.
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