Being a caregiver is hard work. It is important that family members/caregivers look after themselves as well as the beneficiary. The following links provide examples of information available from the BCMP about your loved one’s illness, as well as resources for family member/caregiver support.

Caregiver Support

• National Cancer Institute – Support for Cancer Caregivers: Caring for the Caregiver
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Caring for Yourself When Caring for Another

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

• New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – 8 Things to Know about the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Comprehensive Strategy to Enhance Hospital Capacity Amid COVID-19 Surge
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – COVID-19 Holiday Precautions for Nursing Homes
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Nursing Home Resource Center
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – COVID-19 Testing Overview
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – COVID-19 Viral Testing for Current Infections
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – COVID-19 Antibody Testing for Past Infections
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Coronavirus and Your Health Coverage: Get the Basics
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Stay Safe: Getting the Care You Need, at Home

Diabetes

• Medicare.gov – Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Training

Healthcare Coverage, Assistance, and Resources

• Medicare.gov – Person-Friendly Access to Medicare Information and Managing Healthcare
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Care Compare: Find and Compare Doctors, Hospitals, and Other Providers Near You
• New Administration on Aging – Eldercare Locator

Mobility

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Mobility Planning Tool