Caring for a care recipient who’s been diagnosed with cancer can bring up a lot of questions; not just about treatment and care, but about the future. One common question cancer caregivers have is: “Is cancer genetic?” And if so, what does that mean? Understanding how genetics plays a role in developing cancer can help…
Caregiving is one of the most important, and most undervalued, roles in our healthcare system. Every day, millions of family caregivers show up for their parents, spouses, siblings, and loved ones, often at significant cost to their own financial security, career, and wellbeing. At Trualta, we have always believed that supporting caregivers is imperative to…
Supporting someone through their cancer journey can feel overwhelming, especially when you want to help but aren’t sure what will bring the most comfort. A carefully chosen cancer care gift, like a gift basket, personalized gift box, chemo care package, or radiation care package, can make a real difference in how a cancer patient feels,…
A guide to structuring caregiver support as a fundable, measurable initiative, and making it last beyond the grant window. The Rural Health Transformation Program is the most significant federal investment in rural health infrastructure in a generation. States that get this right will reshape care for rural families for the next decade. States that rush…
Finding an oncologist is an early and important step in getting good-quality cancer care. From major hospitals to private practices to cancer centers, cancer treatment options can be found in many settings. Cancer care involves many specialists but is organized by an oncologist. Oncology is the study and treatment of cancer. Finding the best oncologist…
Caregivers play an important role in the healthcare community. They provide home care, often for family members, and help keep patients, elderly people, and people with disabilities safe and well. If you are a cancer caregiver for a family member, you might be responsible for light medical care, emotional support, household chores, transportation to treatments,…
Substance use disorder is a behavioral health condition that can have serious consequences if not treated. If you care for a loved one who misuses drugs or alcohol, they could benefit from a substance abuse screening or a more thorough substance use evaluation. Addiction can be a touchy subject, but it’s important to speak up…
Caring for someone with diabetes is an important role, but it can also feel like a lot to manage. Diabetes affects the whole body, and without good control of blood glucose (sugar), it can lead to long-term health problems. These health problems are known as complications of diabetes. As a caregiver, you may help with…
Has your loved one or care recipient been diagnosed with diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that causes high blood sugar (blood glucose) levels. Chronic conditions generally cannot be cured but can be managed and may go into remission. Type 2 diabetes complications can be very serious and include kidney disease, heart disease, and more….
Caregivers are a critical lever for cost reduction, improved outcomes, and system transformation. We’re proud to share a major milestone: Trualta has surpassed $100 million in Quantified Health Outcomes (QHO) savings, reinforcing what forward-thinking healthcare leaders already know. Investing in caregiver education and support delivers measurable ROI inside organizations and within the entire healthcare ecosystem….
Many caregivers provide care for a care recipient with diabetes mellitus. You may care for someone who has not been diagnosed but could be at risk for diabetes. It’s important to understand the different types of diabetes, what causes them, and how they are diagnosed. There are three main types of diabetes mellitus, also known…
Caregiving is among the most urgent workforce issues HR leaders face today, but few are talking about it in conference rooms. One in four Americans disclose that they are actively providing unpaid care for a loved one, but the true numbers could far exceed that. Many managers or supervisors don’t get the full story of…
We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to cookies.
Manage your cookie preferences below:
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
CloudFlare provides web performance and security solutions, enhancing site speed and protecting against threats.
Service URL: developers.cloudflare.com (opens in a new window)
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
Google Tag Manager simplifies the management of marketing tags on your website without code changes.
These cookies are used for managing login functionality on this website.
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Service URL: policies.google.com (opens in a new window)
Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.
A video-sharing platform for users to upload, view, and share videos across various genres and topics.
Service URL: www.youtube.com (opens in a new window)