How to Build a Strong Support System
Facing a difficult health journey can make you feel vulnerable and isolated. From injury recovery to cancer treatment, it can be challenging to focus on healing if you don’t have a solid support sys…
Among the goals at CaringBridge is to close the gap between those who need help but hesitate to ask, and those who wish to help, but don’t know what’s helpful.
When you have a family member or friend who is sick, you might feel a bit lost or helpless. You want to do anything you can to help, but don’t know what to do or say to make a difference.
Facing a difficult health journey can make you feel vulnerable and isolated. From injury recovery to cancer treatment, it can be challenging to focus on healing if you don’t have a solid support sys…
Pictured above is the Erickson family, whose story is part of the CaringBridge How We Heal Series. Being a family caregiver can be a stressful role in more ways than one. Watching aloved one go throug…
A prayer chain is a list of people who agree to pray for a loved one during a troubled time. Prayer is among the most ancient of human practices, and to this day billions of people believe in its powe…
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it can be an overwhelming time with so many questions. Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal a…
Pictured above is Jen Ndegwa, whose story is part of the CaringBridge How We Heal Series. If you’re preparing to return to work after cancer treatment, you may be feeling apprehensive, or even s…
When a family member or friend goes through a health journey – whether it be surgery, a broken bone or a hospitalization – you’d do anything to help them feel better. Fortunately, there are many…
Pictured above is Courtney Lamb, whose story is part of the CaringBridge How We Heal Series. For many, hair is one of the most beautiful and important parts of personal identity. Hair helps everyone e…
When we lose a loved one, finding the right words to say goodbye can add stress to an already unimaginable time. We asked our amazing CaringBridge community for advice on what to say when the time com…
Dealing with the news of a cancer diagnosis can be an apprehensive and overwhelming time. If you have a job, you may be wondering how you should navigate informing your employer and coworkers about yo…