Most persons with serious and chronic illness require substantial caregiver support. High-quality community-based palliative care programs help people and their caregivers: › Identify their needs. › Articulate their concerns and worries. › Work together to develop a responsive support plan to include: – Social resources such as food, safe housing, transportation, personal care aides, and financial support. › Identify the training needed as many caregivers perform nursing tasks such as wound care and tube feedings.
