Social Media Sunday with the Delaware Blogger - Esp #43

On this Podcast, my special guest  Nicolle Surratte and I are going to discuss the role of the caregivers of cancer patients. Caregiving can be both rewarding and challenging and most importantly, caregivers should remember to take care of themselves while providing care for the person with cancer.

There are many ways to be a caregiver. For some, it may mean providing 24-hour care. For others, it may mean researching medical information or arranging for help. Each situation is different, and no one scenario applies to all people with cancer and their families.

Thanks to innovations in Medicaid and the Department of Veterans Affairs, older adults and people with disabilities are designing their own in-home care programs and hiring family members (and, in rare cases, spouses). There's still a long way to go, though.  For more information, check the AARP.org website.