Caregiver Training Course For Healthcare Professionals​ 

Patient care extends beyond the patient. The Stroke Caregiver Connection training course for healthcare professionals provides real world guidance and solutions for navigating themedical professional’s relationship with the patient’s spouse or care partner.

The program is scaffolded and includes a monthly subscription option and tiered pricing, based on the level of the package chosen. Personally led by Lana Wilhelm, participation can be either virtual or in person. 

Healthcare professionals should consult their HR department to confirm costs are reimbursable as professional development. 

Course topics include:

Helping caregivers handle challenging at-home issues, including mobility, medications, transfers, swallowing issues, cognition, and behavior changes.

• Navigating through the healthcare system: Helping the caregiver understand appointments, specialists, insurance and equipment.

• Emotional support for the caregiver: Helping the caregiver recognize and manage their own stress, depression, grief and isolation.

• Understanding the importance of respite care and how to find it. Most caregivers are on 24/7 and rarely get breaks.

• Financial guidance and protection. A caregiver’s job status can change instantly. Many also struggle with insurance and disability benefits challenges.

• Incorporating the care partner into the healthcare team. The caregiver knows the patient best, sees problems first and can prevent complications and readmission if part of the team.

• Caregiver personal care. Having a plan and being prepared if the caregiver becomes ill and cannot attend to the patient.

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Disclaimer: The Caregiver Training Course does not provide medical advice and is not a medical resource.  All medical questions and concerns should be directed to an appropriate health care provider.