What to Write in a Get Well Card
07.21.20
A handwritten get well card is a sweet and simple gesture that can make a big difference to someone going through a health struggle. Taking the time to actually write something by hand shows how much ...
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6 Steps to Form a Care Team and Get the Help You Need
06.18.20
In a health crisis, a bewildering number of decisions, choices and practical needs arise quickly and over time. Family and friends want to help, but even well-meaning offers can become overwhelming an...
13 Ways to Support a Loved One with COVID-19
03.23.20
In challenging times, community can be an incredible source of strength. A little extra love and support can go a long way right now. We asked our staff and community for way...
16 Ways to Support Someone with Cancer
03.02.20
When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you may have a million questions running through your head. How should I react? What should I say? How can I help? We asked our CaringBridge commun...
5 Simple Ways to Thank a Caregiver
02.14.20
So many lives have been touched by the love and commitment of caregivers. How can we begin to thank them? To help show our gratitude for those who provide care, we offer a few ways to thank a ca...
5 Ways to Deal with Compassion Fatigue
02.14.20
Compassion fatigue is the traumatic stress experienced by those who are spending significant time taking care of a loved one who is sick or in distress. When someone you know or love is going through ...
7 Ways to Console Someone Going Through a Hard Time
02.14.20
Knowing how to console someone going through loss or hardship is always a challenge. You certainly don’t want to say the wrong thing, but saying nothing could be just as hurtful. We’re here to he...
5 Tips to Be a Good Caregiver
02.13.20
Not everyone can afford to hire an in-home nurse or professional caregiver. Today, there are around 45.3 million unpaid, non-professional caregivers in the United States taking care of a loved one.&nb...
7 Helpful Ways to Show Someone You Love Them
10.31.19
Love is more than just three simple words. You can see it everyday – from the man walking his beloved pup down the street, to the woman helping her neighbor carry her groceries in from the car. ...
Caring for the Caregiver: 25 Ways to Care for Yourself
10.24.19
It’s an understatement to say that caregivers have a lot on their plates: assisting with personal care, transportation to doctor’s appointments, food preparation, medication managementâ€...