Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

May 09, 2008 - 3:02 PM

Care for the Caregiver: The Challenge of Caregiving

Location:
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
4950 Essen Lane

Topic: Care for the Caregiver: The Challenge of Caregiving

Speakers:
Esther M. Sachse, LCSW-BACS, CT Director of Programs Cancer Services of Baton Rouge

•An understanding of caregiving challenges •An understanding of the definition and scope of caregiving •Information regarding caregiving statistics in the United States •Ability to describe the impact caregiving has in terms of physical, mental and emotional health, and economic status of the caregiver •Ability to assess caregiving styles •Understand stages of caregiving