How to Care for the Caregiver
Nov 12, 2021 12:00 PM (ET)
Caregivers are undercounted, unheard, and all but invisible. They often sacrifice their health, deal with emotional isolation and lack time to care for themselves. This issue is compounded when a caregiver is a woman or a racial/ethnic minority due to the inherent inequities in our economic system and pressure from traditional family paradigms. In this session, we will discuss how we, as a society and individuals, can support caregivers to address their emotional and physical needs and create systems where we proactively help the helpers.
Speakers

Chris Curtis (he/him/his)
Head and Neck Cancer Survivor; Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Charity
View Bio

Sharon Curtis (she/her/hers)
Caregiver Advocate
View Bio

Johna Beech (she/her/hers)
Caregiver Advocate
View Bio

Taylor Patton, MSW (he/him/his)
Associate Director, Patient Insights and Advocacy, EMD Serono
View Bio

Dave Bjork (he/him/his)
Vice President of Empowerment, GRYT Health
View Bio