Caregiving Advice

There is no template for family caregiving, and no perfect way to do the hardest job no one ever applies for. But good advice can come from those who have also walked the path.

The Importance of Managing Fatigue for Caregivers

Caring for someone you love can be demanding and exhausting, especially if they suffer from a chronic illness or are elderly. Caregiving can range from assisting with daily tasks like cooking and clea...

How to Navigate Caring for Cancer Patients

Pictured above is Courtney Lamb, whose story is part of the CaringBridge How We Heal Series. While nurses, doctors and medical staff play a critical role in caring for cancer patients, day-to-day care...

Advice for Caring for a Cancer Patient at Home

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...

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...

12 Engaging Hospital Activities for Adults

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...