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Caregivers are critical to the United States (US) Health Care system as more procedures are moved outpatient and home care is required. Yet they must deal with the emotional toll of the responsibilities, the financial impact of being a caregiver and the accompanying negative emotions. Often times, caregivers are required to perform tasks previously performed by medical professionals yet caregivers don’t necessarily have the training. Just like the cancer patients, caregivers experience a whole range of negative emotions which need to be acknowledged and addressed.
Living with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) can be challenging not only for the patient, but for the patient’s caregiver as well. It is vital for family caregivers to maintain their own health and quality of life while caring for the patient/loved-one. This presentation presents a road map for how to do just that.