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Feeling Lonely or Isolated
October 11, 2024Caregivers of people with cancer can feel alone even around people who care about them. They may feel separated from their usual work or social activities. Their loved one’s illness or treatment may keep them from their usual life.
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Feeling Guilty
October 10, 2024The burden on caregivers is often a silent one. Support is frequently given to the person with cancer, while the caregiver feels a variety of emotions in the background. Guilt can be motivating or debilitating. Your control comes in how you respond to it.
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Exercise and Being Physically Active
October 8, 2024Exercise or physical activity can be an important part of improving your physical and emotional health while supporting your loved one with cancer.
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Coordinating Medical Care for Your Loved One
October 8, 2024You may find yourself in an unfamiliar role when caring for a loved one with cancer: Care Coordinator. You may be managing schedules, medications, appointments, contacts, resources, insurance, bills, and more. This new coordinator role can be challenging. However, it is a vital part of being a caregiver.
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Balancing Caregiving With Other Demands
October 8, 2024Being a caregiver to someone diagnosed with cancer can be quite the juggling act. Roles, responsibilities, and commitments that were in place before cancer don’t just go away. No one checks their schedule for a good place to fit in this vital, yet time-consuming role.
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When It Is Time to Consider Respite Care
October 1, 2024Respite care is not self-indulgent. It’s a necessity. Caring for an older or ill family member can be hugely rewarding and bring you closer—but being consumed by it will drain you physically and emotionally, and eventually cause burnout.
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In-Home Care Can Help Reduce Readmission
October 1, 2024Readmission after an illness or injury is a serious health issue for seniors. However, it is important for seniors and their loved ones to remember that in many cases, readmission is avoidable and can be prevented with a thoughtful post-hospital care plan.
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Maintenance-Free Living
September 16, 2024Maintenance-free living has never been so appealing. My husband and I are do-it-yourself sort of people and enjoy spending time outdoors working on projects. We get good exercise, taking in the fresh air while we tend to our garden. It takes a lot of physical work to keep it looking nice throughout the spring and summer, not to mention the winter months. Recently, after spending a day working in the yard, I reflected on how challenging it is for me as I age to do labor-intensive yardwork compared to when I was younger.
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Your Relationship With Your Spouse or Partner
September 16, 2024A cancer diagnosis can challenge even solid relationships. People with cancer often feel alone or that no one understands what they are going through. Their loved ones may feel helpless and unsure of what to say or do. It is common for relationships to be stressed because of cancer and treatment. However, you and your loved one can take steps to help your relationship.
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Worry About the Future
September 16, 2024It is common for caregivers to worry about the future and what lies ahead. A diagnosis of cancer brings many changes. Many of these changes are physical and/or emotional. For some, these changes will make them think about the meaning of their lives and what really matters to them.
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