The Caregiver’s Calendar, Stuffed with Doctor’s Appointments [Video]

When we care for a family member with a chronic illness, we manage multiple appointments with specialists and service providers. The calendar becomes our third full-time job after our day job and our caregiving responsibilities. How do we juggle so many appointments? How can health care professionals better support us?

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** Barbara Corley **
Barbara is a Certified Caregiving Consultant who coaches family caregivers and direct care workers in need of specialized support. With decades of caregiving experience, Barbara brings a wealth of specialized knowledge in the areas of developmental disabilities, cancer care, and disabled Veteran issues.

In addition, Barbara has been a Direct Support Professional since 1990, providing care to her sister through an Ohio Medicaid Waiver Program. The goal of her work is to help caregivers and direct care workers feel seen, and heard while serving as a catalyst to empower each of them within their individual roles.

** Jaclyn Greenberg **
Jaclyn is a former tax accountant who became a freelance writer after her middle son was born with multiple disabilities. She writes about parenting, accessibility, inclusion and advocacy. Jaclyn has written for The New York Times, CNN, Wired, Huffpost, Parents, Good Housekeeping, and other places. She’s working on a memoir about sticking together as a family of five and lives in the tri-state area with her husband, three kids and dog.

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