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When children are diagnosed with
cancer, many parents are overwhelmed by the medical side of the
diagnosis. Many times they don’t have time to research resources,
talk to other parents, or learn to deal with the stress. These
parents are asked to make life alternating decisions about their
child’s life. The program will assist these parents in learning how
to deal with many aspects of being a parent of a child with a life
threatening disease. Parents of children with cancer have many
questions and concerns. It is a time of uncertainty and anxiety as
they face many new challenges.
The
Lunch and Learn Series gives these parents
information about a number of topics and provides them the
opportunity to get to know other parents who are facing similar
circumstances.
The sessions for this series are:
Working with your School
Having a child with cancer and working with your school can be a
learning process. Join us as we discuss Medical Homebound Services
and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. We will teach
you what the schools responsibilities are, what services you can
request and how to protect the rights of your child.
Disciplining a sick child
Disciplining a
child is never easy but how do you discipline a child who has
endured so much? Learn techniques to use to ensure that your child
behaves even when they are receiving treatment.
Learning to Relax
Relaxing while
your child faces cancer can be difficult. This session will offer
chair massages in a soothing atmosphere. During this relaxing time,
the participants and moderator will discuss ways to relax at home or
while you are in the hospital.
How your medical crisis becomes a tax deduction
Do
you realize that not just your medical coverage and out of pocket
doctor visits are covered under IRS regulations? You can also deduct
prescriptions, appropriate mileage, overnight visits and meals while
obtaining medical treatment. You can also deduct many other common
items that you would have never thought possible. Taking a few
moments is all it takes to acquire the knowledge necessary to make
this year’s tax season easier and affordable with all of your out of
pocket health related expenses.
The Lunch & Learn
Series will be held at or near Palmetto Health
Richland, Greenville Hospital Systems and The Medical University of
South Carolina.
For additional
information about this program, please contact
Children's Chance,
803-254-5996.
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