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CaringBridge is making it easier for family and friends to surround family caregivers with support with “Ways to help”
We know and understand the incredible challenges family caregivers face—balancing 30+ unpaid hours of caregiving on top of a full-time job is overwhelming. It’s easy to feel isolated, unsupported, and emotionally exhausted, and we’re committed to lig
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How to Support a Friend with Cancer Long-Distance
Watching a friend cope with a cancer diagnosis is difficult, and being far away can make you feel helpless. You want to do anything you can to support your loved one, but it’s not always clear how to help when you can’t be there in person. Fortunatel
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How to Help Someone With a Terminal Illness
Watching someone you care about process a terminal illness can feel helpless. Terminal illnesses are incurable, and yet each journey is unique. Some individuals pass away soon after being diagnosed, and others live through their health journey for ma
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As the giving season approaches, many of us feel inspired to find ways to give back to our communities. People often give support to those in need, donate to a good cause, or simply perform small acts of kindness for those they love. Giving back not
It’s hard to watch someone you care about go through a difficult journey. Maybe your loved one is navigating a terminal illness, grieving a loss, or taking care of someone in need. The experience can leave you feeling unsure about how best to suppor
When someone you care about begins chemotherapy, it’s natural to want to help. But where do you start? You may feel a strong desire to support them, but figuring out exactly how to do that can be overwhelming. Each person's experience with cancer is
Finding out you have a terminal illness can feel like your world is turned upside down. It’s a deeply personal experience. It can come with a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, such as shock and disbelief, or it can make you feel numb. No two experi
When we asked families who have used CaringBridge to share ways they honor the memories of their loved ones, among the most touching was from Kat Schilling. On the anniversary of losing her 16-year-old son, Zach, to cancer, Kat used her income tax re
A prayer chain is a list of people who agree to pray for a loved one during a troubling time. Prayer is among the most ancient of human practices, and to this day billions of people believe in its power. Prayer transcends religions, denominations, se
It’s no secret that the medical costs for cancer treatment can quickly pile up. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, know that you are not alone when it comes to financial concerns. Seeking support from your friends, family, communit
Navigating a health journey, whether as a patient, family caregiver or concerned loved one, can be really hard. In these times, the significance of a strong family support system becomes undeniable. It’s about having a circle of support that provides
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