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.
When you find out a friend or family member is in the hospital, you may be wondering what you can do to help out or cheer them up. One good place to start is by bringing them a gift, whether it’s a …
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 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…
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. I…
Staying in a hospital, whether for a short period or an extended stay, can be a disorienting experience. This is true not just for the patient but also for their caregivers and loved ones. The hospita…
Any medical procedure can make us feel apprehensive. When someone is getting surgery, they may feel all sorts of fear and anxiety. You want to comfort them and provide them strength, but what are the …
Losing a loved one is a profound and deeply personal experience, and the pain of that loss doesn’t simply vanish as time passes. Each year, the anniversary of a loved one’s death can bring…
Losing a loved one carves a deep void, a space that words often struggle to fill. In the vast silence of grief, sometimes a simple phrase can serve as a gentle handhold to show support. Often, it isnâ…
