Advice & Inspiration
Army of Support Stands With ‘Princess Warrior’
Army of Support Stands With ‘Princess Warrior’
Playing with her Barbies, some sporting bold home haircuts, 9-year-old Priya Janae Smith of Burnsville, MN, mentions matter-of-factly that she has nearly died multiple times while hospitalized. She also makes clear that breathing through a tracheostomy collar is annoying, and needing a wheelchair to get around is worse.
What to Say
13 Good Things to Say to Someone with Cancer
When a friend or family member is diagnosed with cancer, it’s hard to know what to say or do. Sadly, this sometimes translates into saying nothing at all. Every relationship is different, so there a…
World Caring Day is June 7
World Caring Day on June 7 is an opportunity for everyone to practice caring, which is needed now more than ever. An initiative of CaringBridge to mark 25 years of supporting people on health journey…
What to Say to Someone With Breast Cancer
Finding out someone has been diagnosed with breast cancer can be a shock. It’s normal to feel like a deer-in-the-headlights and stumble over the right ways to show support when someone is dealing wi…
Caregiving
Asian American, Daughter, Caregiver, Healthcare Exec: 3 Questions With Paurvi Bhatt
Paurvi Bhatt, a second-generation Indian immigrant and healthcare executive, became a full-time family caregiver for her mom, Rekha, in the final months of Rekha’s illness. While she will never …
10 Thoughtful Gifts for Caregivers to Show You Care
Whether a family caregiver is a spouse, child, sibling, relative or a friend, taking care of someone facing a health crisis can be a thankless task. This is especially true if a caregiver is working w…
7 Helpful Tips for Long Distance Caregivers
Maybe you have an aging parent who lives a few hours away. Or, maybe one of your children who lives out of state has recently suffered an injury. You want to be near them and care for them, but distan…
Family of Conjoined Twins: With Hope Comes Healing
Kate and Rob Erickson of Elk River, MN, have used CaringBridge since the birth of their conjoined twin daughters, whose lives since separation surgery in 2020 continue to reflect love, joy and a belief that with hope, anything is possible. So that what they’ve been through might help others on health journeys, the Ericksons have generously shared their family’s story as part of the How We Heal series.
Healing
6 Tips on Advocating for Yourself Through Breast Cancer
No one ever wants to hear the words “breast cancer,” in relation to themselves, or any person they love. But as power and direction can come from words and actions following such a diagnosis, many…
Emergency Hospital Bag Checklist: 8 Essential Items
Rushing to the hospital can be nerve-wracking, but you can prepare by packing some essential items beforehand. Whether it’s for you or a loved one, having an emergency hospital bag will make any pat…
Helping
8 Best Ways to Support a Friend in the Hospital
You’ve just found out a family member or friend is in the hospital, and you want to show you’re thinking about them. What would help the most? A thoughtful card? Or maybe something to help them pa…
13 Good Things to Say to Someone with Cancer
When a friend or family member is diagnosed with cancer, it’s hard to know what to say or do. Sadly, this sometimes translates into saying nothing at all. Every relationship is different, so there a…
How to Encourage & Help Someone With Lung Cancer
Pictured above is Cathy Bluey and her daughter—their story is part of the CaringBridge How We Heal Series. When a loved one is diagnosed with lung cancer, it’s normal to feel at a loss for how to …
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