Taking on the role of a caregiver for a loved one or a friend is a huge responsibility. It can be a massively rewarding, positive experience. However, many find that without proper support, either fro...
Pictured above is Peter Bailey- he and his wife Tanya’s story is part of the CaringBridge How We Heal Series. Caregivers selflessly dedicate their time to juggling all sorts of tasks for others,...
Pictured above is Jen and Nic Ndegwa, whose story is part of the CaringBridge How We Heal Series. Caring for a cancer patient at home can be a demanding job. If you’re new to the cancer caregiving p...
As a member of the sandwich generation, you may be taking care of both your parents and your children at the same time. This position might lead you to feel like you’re not doing enough, or are over...
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 ...
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...
If you or a loved one are staying in a hospital for an extended period of time, you might be looking for new ways to keep busy and avoid cabin fever. We asked our community to share some fun activitie...
Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, and commonly appears as restlessness and agitation that worsens as the sun goes down. Because of this, both patients and caregivers often suffer from ...
A family caregiver’s to-do list can feel endless. Doctor’s appointments, monitoring medications, prepping meals … it can be a lot to manage. This is where the importance of getting help comes in...
Learning your child has a chronic illness is a feeling you cannot prepare for. The new and unfamiliar stresses can cause intense feelings of love, sadness, grief, panic, and guilt. All those feel...
