Free Caregivers Teleconferences!

November 6 and 13; 2 p.m. Eastern Time:

A FREE National TeleClass for family caregivers, hosted by the National Family Caregivers Association, the purpose of the TeleClass is to improve the ability of family caregivers to communicate more effectively with healthcare professionals so they can be better healthcare advocates for themselves and their loved ones. For more information visit: www.thefamilycaregiver.orgor call 800-896-3650.

This FREE two-part series features 2 one-hour phone calls on:
Thursday November 6th and 13th at 2:00 PM Eastern
You can participate by telephone or you may be on the phone AND follow along on the TeleClass Web site, however this is an option and NOT required.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN DURING THIS TELECLASS SERIES:
Part 1: November 6
Develop a basic understanding of how the U.S. healthcare system operates
Understand your role on your loved one’s healthcare team
Describe how good communication can facilitate optimum health care
Know how to prepare for doctor office visits
Part 2: November 13
Develop strategies to establish rapport/collaborate with your loved one’s healthcare providers
Distinguish between different styles of communicating with healthcare professionals
Compose assertive messages for communicating in healthcare situations
Be prepared for and cope with an emergency room visit

For more information contact NFCA at teleclass@thefamilycaregiver.orgor call 1/800-896-3650.