Support for Family Caregivers

A unique, personalized online program run by a physician with expertise in helping families cope successfully with serious illness.

People who are feeling stressed because someone they care about has an illness such as dementia, cancer, or a serious chronic condition.

So you can go from feeling overwhelmed, depleted and unsure about how best to help to feeling confident and clear about how to care for your loved one and also take care of yourself.

You will work one-on-one with Dr. Chiaramonte to create your Caregiver's Compass. The plan will be individualized to your family and your needs. However at a minimum you learn about topics such as:

- Having difficult conversations

- Making hard medical decisions

- Dealing successfully with the medical system

- Dealing with tough emotions – yours and everyone else’s

- Handling family conflict 

- Taking care of yourself while taking care of your loved one

- Creating a personalized caregiving and self-care plan

You'll have 4 coaching sessions with Dr. Chiaramonte that you can divvy up in the way that works best for your family. The sessions can be used individually, for siblings, for family meetings, etc. If you need more coaching sessions, they are available at a discounted rate.

Only you can decide what is best for your family. You don’t get to choose which illnesses hit your family, but you do get to decide how you cope with them. If you want to feel more relaxed and more in control as you manage life with an ill loved one, invest in working with Dr. Chiaramonte to create a personalized Caregiver's Compass.

You're right - every family's situation is unique. That's why we specifically designed this program to include not only recorded information and a resource center, but also 4 individual sessions with Dr. Chiaramonte. Dr. Chiaramonte will personally review your intake information, provide feedback on your plan, and work personally with you and your family to tailor your Caregiver's Compass to your family's unique needs. Along the way, you'll receive personalized feedback to ensure you're on the right track.

Caring for a loved one facing serious illness can be emotionally taxing. Our program not only offers practical guidance but also includes support to help you cope with the emotional aspects of caregiving. You're not alone on this journey. Together, we'll navigate the challenges and provide you with the strength and resilience that you need.

No. Although Dr. Chiaramonte is an experienced physician with expertise in whole-person care for families facing serious illness, she will not be serving as your doctor or your loved one's doctor. She will be coaching and educating you and your family, but she will not be providing medical care.

We recognize the demands on your time, especially when caring for a loved one facing a serious illness. That's why our program is structured with your busy schedule in mind. Our Caregiver's Compass template and resource center provide your family with guidance that you can work through on your own time. Your one-on-one sessions with Dr. Chiaramonte can be scheduled around your other appointments.