How Can a Caregiver Experience Freedom From Burnout?
Caring for a loved one can be a fulfilling experience but also highly demanding and emotionally draining. That’s where caregiver burnout comes into play. It’s a state of complete exh…
Family of Conjoined Twins: With Hope Comes Healing
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.
Caregiving Advice
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…
Caregiving Inspiration
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…
What Is CaringBridge?
Confronting an illness or injury is one of the most demanding, isolating things you can do. Family and friends are an amazing source of support, but constantly sharing updates with each and every one …
18 Best Books for Families With a Sick Child
No parent ever wants to imagine raising a child with a serious illness. You and your family may be experiencing anxiety, dread, hope, and even guilt. We’ve assembled a list of 18 of the best books f…