Support 101 for Cancer Caregivers (Page 2)

Does someone close to you have cancer? Providing support, especially to a family member, can take its toll. Not only do you have the person to support. But you have your own emotions to deal with. And, most likely, you’re keeping things together — or trying to.

As a cancer caregiver, you face emotional, physical, and mental stress. Making sure to care for your own needs is the best way to stay present for your loved one.

Read on for tips, ideas, and guides for the role of a cancer caregiver.

Quick Meal Ideas for Homemade Alternatives to Hospital Cafeteria Foods

General Health 3/3/2016

Caregivers, family members, and friends of cancer patients spend a lot of time in hospitals. Finding quick meal ideas and healthy snacks you can keep on hand is important, but it's also a good idea to see what healthy choices are available at the cancer center cafe or hospital cafeteria.

How to Help a Friend With Cancer: 10 Ways to Lend a Hand

General Health 2/20/2016

Nobody knows quite what to do or what to say when they’ve just found out a dear friend has cancer. I wouldn’t know how to help a friend with cancer if I hadn’t had it, but because I have, I can tell you the best ways you can support your…

Bedsores: What Cancer Patients and Caregivers Need to Know

General Health 2/16/2016

Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, may develop when a cancer patient is bedridden or confined to a wheelchair. Because bedsores can become infected and lead to complications, patients and caregivers should know the signs as well as how to prevent them.

Support 101 for Cancer Caregivers (Page 2)

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