15 Ways to Rock Cancer Caregiving
Posted November 2nd, 2016
Marlys Johnson
“Honey, I can do that for you.” Hubby couldn’t reach his feet due to swelling, and I offered to clip his toenails. I’m sorry to report that I may have clipped the top of his big toe. (But only because he jerked in anticipation of me clipping the top of his toe.) In view of my […]
6 Insider Tips for Successful Caregiving
Posted November 10th, 2015
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
November is Caregiver Awareness Month. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to co-facilitate a support group session for caregivers. This group is so brave and compassionate. They were so happy to find others who could validate some of the things they were going through and help them feel not so alone. Common themes emerged […]
Caregiving Friends May Need a Break
Posted February 20th, 2015
Bob Riter
I received a call last week that went something like this: “My friend has cancer and she wants me to visit on a regular basis. When I do visit, all she does is complain about how awful her life is. I dread these visits and go only because I feel guilty if I don’t. I […]