This part of the Caregiver Toolkit offers a comprehensive overview of transplant caregiving.
It covers essential topics for caregivers, beginning with their responsibilities before, during, and after the transplant surgery. The section emphasizes the mental health and psychosocial challenges faced by transplant recipients, offering valuable insights for caregivers.
The section encourages caregivers to ask questions and provides guidance on what to consider when interacting with the transplant center. Lastly, it offers a wealth of caregiving resources and links. This section equips caregivers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate their vital role in the transplant journey.
Who are caregivers?
Caregivers are usually the patient’s family members or friends. Caregivers can be spouses, significant others or partners, adult children, extended family members, friends, faith-based community members, neighbors, or co-workers.
Transplant centers have different requirements for caregivers. Ask your transplant center about their requirements for caregivers.
What do caregivers do?
Being a caregiver takes time and energy. You must:
- Learn about organ transplant and the care transplant patients need
- Listen to the patient and understand their needs
- Communicate with the patient’s transplant team
- Care for the patient before and after the transplant
- Ask for help when you feel overwhelmed
Caregiver Responsibility Topics
Learn more about caregiver responsibility topics
Roles and Responsibilities
This chapter covers essential topics for caregivers, beginning with their responsibilities before, during, and after the transplant surgery.
Legal and Financial Considerations
There are many legal and financial considerations when becoming a caregiver. Check out these important topics.
Special Considerations with Caregiving
This chapter explores topics that caregivers must address, from understanding cultural, spiritual, and religious factors to balancing work responsibilities.
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