According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, the typical family caregiver is between 35 and 64 years old, has a spouse or partner, works full or part-time, is caring for a family member or relative, lives near or with the person they care for and provides from 8 to 40 hours of care per week. Care giving … Continue reading More Useful Advice for Cancer Caregivers
At some point in our lives, most of us will become caregivers for a family member, many of us for a spouse, parent or child stricken with cancer. Family caregivers must deal with myriad medical, financial and emotional issues. As the direct line of communication to other concerned family members, family caregivers must juggle not … Continue reading Helpful Advice for Cancer Caregivers
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you need the support of people who have walked in the same shoes understand what you are going through. Online cancer support communities provide opportunities for patients, survivors and caregivers to help and support each other: IHadCancer.com. Cancer survivors, patients and caregivers share stories, successes … Continue reading A Review of Online Cancer Support Groups
Thousands of people are touched by cancer every day; yet in the early days of diagnosis the feeling that you are alone in your struggle is nearly universal. A cancer diagnosis is an isolating event. Patients and their families talk of feeling like the walls of their world are closing in on them. In the … Continue reading Online Cancer Support Groups Offer Comfort to Cancer Patients
A positive attitude can help people with chronic disease and may aid cancer patients. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College found that people with heart disease, hypertension and asthma could positively affect their health by maintaining a positive attitude.To give your attitude a positive boost: Listen to upbeat music. Elevate your mood by listening to music … Continue reading Positive Attitude May Benefit Cancer Patients
Having a hard time taking part in an unconstrained conversation with a loved one who is undergoing chemotherapy cancer treatment? Issels® wants to help you avoid opening your mouth and inserting your foot. Are you making these chemo conversational faux pas? “You look great!” Patients puffy from steroids, sporting bald spots and raccoon eyes know … Continue reading Don’t Say These Things When Your Loved One is Going Through Chemo