Caring for the Caregiver: Jacki Garcia, RN, CNRN

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Join us on "Brain Tumor Talk" as we delve into a topic close to the heart of many in our community—the essential role of caregivers in managing brain cancer. In this insightful episode, Ivy Center Nurse Educator Jacki Garcia shares invaluable advice on how caregivers can prioritize their own health and well-being while caring for loved ones.

Caring for someone with brain cancer is a demanding role that often leads to neglecting one's own needs. Jacki discusses the importance of self-care for caregivers, offering practical tips on integrating rest, nutrition, and emotional support into their daily routines. Drawing from her extensive experience as a neuro-surgical nurse, Jacki emphasizes the fragility of life, the importance of living fully, and the wisdom she imparts to both patients and their caregivers.

Tune in to gain essential strategies to help you manage caregiver stress and avoid burnout because caring for yourself is crucial to the caregiving process.

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