When someone we know or love is experiencing grief, our first impulse is to reach out. Yet, this impulse is often accompanied by a fear of saying the wrong thing. Grief is a deeply personal, often iso...
We asked our community to share some of the favorite items they’ve given or received in a gift basket while going through chemo. Check out all their wonderful ideas.
...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-ol...
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 pow...
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....
CaringBridge families confirm that one of the most well-intended but unhelpful phrases heard during a health crisis is: “If you need anything, just call me.” “I appreciate the gestur...
Isolation is an experience many of us encounter at various stages in our lives. Whether by choice or circumstance, the loneliness that often comes with isolation can make days seem longer and even mak...
While the holidays can be a joyful time spent with family and friends, it can also add stress to someone caring for a loved one on a health journey. Whether a family caregiver is a spouse, child, sibl...
November is a time of gratitude, a month where we pause to appreciate some of the most important unsung heroes among us: family caregivers. Most of these devoted individuals quietly shoulder emotional...
When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you may have a million questions running through your head. How should I react? What should I say? How can I help? We asked our CaringBridge commun...
