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While it can be difficult to think about, financial planning after a brain tumor diagnosis is important. Having things in place, like a Will and Power of Attorney, could decrease your stress. It might also help you spend more quality time with your family and friends.When planning your finances, you may start to consider some legal decisions. For example, who has control of your finances now and in the future? Income and Employment Evaluate the impact of the brain tumor diagnosis on your ability to work and earn income.

Caring for a loved one with a brain tumor comes with its unique set of challenges, one of the most prominent being cognitive impairments. These cognitive changes can manifest in various ways, including memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and impaired decision-making, often leading to frustration for both the patient and the caregiver. In this article, we explore the experiences of caregivers grappling with cognitive impairments in their loved ones and strategies for effectively managing frustration amidst these challenges.Understanding Cognitive Impairments: Brain tumors can affect cognitive function in diverse ways, depending on factors such as tumor location, size, and treatment modalities.

Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefits can provide essential financial support for brain tumor patients and their caregivers who are unable to work due to the medical condition. Here’s an overview of how these disability programs work:1. Enrollment and Coverage:Employer-Sponsored Plans: Many employers offer short-term and long-term disability insurance as part of their employee benefits package. Employees may enroll in these plans during open enrollment periods or when they first become eligible for benefits.Individual Policies: Individuals can also purchase private short-term and long-term disability insurance policies from insurance companies to supplement or replace employer-provided coverage.

What is Health Insurance and Why is it Important? Health insurance is a legal entitlement to payment or reimbursement for your health care costs, generally under a contract with a health insurance company.  Health insurance provides important financial protection in case you have an accident or sickness. For example, health insurance may help to pay for doctors’ services, medications, hospital care, and special equipment when someone is sick or injured, often in exchange for a monthly premium. It may help cover a stay at a rehabilitation hospital or even a portion of home health care.

In the age of digital connectivity and social media, the internet has become an invaluable tool for providing support and staying connected, especially for patients and their caregivers.

Chance Fouts was diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma in January of 2018. As he and his family learned what this diagnosis would entail, he and his wife were also trying to explain to their young children …

Mitch’s wife, Allie, was diagnosed with a grade III anaplastic ependymoma brain tumor in 2016. He, along with Allie’s parents, fill the role of being her caregivers. As a caregiver, your focus is typically on …

When treating a patient, no matter their diagnosis, a doctor learns about the patient, but also their family and friends. Dr. Nick Avgeropoulos wants to know the answers to many questions, so that he feels …

Written by: Courtney Benisch | Sr. Manager of Programs & Partnerships for Head for the Cure Being a caregiver for a loved one means you are by their side ready to do anything and everything at …

Written by: Courtney Benisch | Regional Relationship Coordinator for Head for the Cure Growing up, the holiday season was my absolute favorite time of year. I looked forward to going back to my grandparent’s farm, spending …