Caregivers

Organizations that Work to Support Caregivers

Summary: Family caregivers need and deserve support in every month of the year, not only that special month of November dedicated to supporting caregivers. These organizations and groups have been...

Caring for Partners & Caregivers

Summary: Caregiving for cancer patients and the terminally ill is a stressful job that takes a fast toll on any caregiver, whether partner, family member, or friend. While most of...

Ignoring Mental Health during Cancer Treatment 

Summary: The Institute of Medicine and The National Cancer Institute are working towards raising awareness and the need for patient support when it comes to mental health and cancer treatment....

Partner Support & Strategies  

Summary: Facing cancer and treatment is a complex task for the strongest of couples. Being the partner of a cancer patient can be exhausting, terrifying and stressful in ways that...

Caregiving & Cancer: Your New Roles 

Summary: When caregiving for a cancer patient, there can be a roller coaster of emotions that the caregiver will face at varying times from diagnosis, to treatment and aftercare. Here...

Caregiving: How to Begin the Process 

Summary: Caregiving, whether a short-term or long-term situation, is something best done with a plan. Learn how to create your initial plan, or a more thought out long-term plan for...