Family caregivers are essential members of the care team, often managing demanding medical and nursing tasks without formal training. This session will highlight the challenges caregivers face and based on insights from NAC research, pinpoint key areas where training and support are urgently needed. Our goal is to outline a path toward a more supportive care system by better preparing caregivers for the vital roles they play.

Speakers:

• Alexandra Zaleta, PhD, Associate Vice President, Research and Insights, CancerCare
• Yadira Montoya, MSPH, Programs Director, National Alliance for Caregiving
• Melina Pineyro, MPH, Senior Manager of Health Programs, National Alliance for Caregiving
• Carrie Severson, Writer, Speaker, and Advocate
• Jennifer Cheng, Cancer Family Caregiver
• Nicholas Grassi, Cancer Family Caregiver
• Anya Knoblock, Cancer Family Caregiver
• Rio Holaday, Artist