Navigating Medical, Health Plan, Social Service, and Other Systems
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Our two previous articles discussed caregiving as a public health problem; types, recipients, and challenges of caregiving; and the effects of caregiving on the health and functioning of caregivers. This article focuses on navigating multiple systems, organizations, or businesses involved with a person who needs caregiving. We also discuss end-of-life issues as some caregiving recipients have a terminal illness.
The types of caregiving and help a loved one needs depends on their health, functioning, and people, organizations, and companies with whom families interact. Some loved ones require total caregiving and many medical products while others need limited help, support or medical products.
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Dennis C. Daley, PhD, served many roles at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is the author of many articles, treatment manuals, books, and guides for families and children affected by addiction. He helped facilitate B2H programs at two hospitals.
Debra Kagan works for Pressley Ridge and has been advocating for children involved in the dependency system for over 25 years.
Patti McCloud works for Pressley Ridge and has been advocating for families and special needs individuals for over 30 years.
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