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Care for the Caregiver: Tips for a strong patient and caregiver team

 

Carol Rugg and Richard Montmorency
You can participate in the FOCUS Program for cancer patients and caregivers.

Support one another, even though only one person is ill


Communicate openly


Share worries and concerns


Maintain an active lifestyle as much as possible


Continue enjoyable activities


Ask questions to understand and manage symptoms


Help one another cope


See also: Caregiver Resources.

 

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This article first appeared in the Summer, 2012 issue of Thrive.

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