Caregiver & Other Services

Caregiver Resource Guide

is a comprehensive compendium of information for caregivers of patients in active treatment. The overall goal of the Guide is to improve the caregiver’s confidence in their role, their caregiving skills, and their ability to manage their own health and wellness as they care for their loved one. An interactive website has been developed as a companion piece to the Guide and can be accessed here:

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Caregiver Support Video Series

Caregiver Support Video Series has been developed to fill evidence-based, identified gaps in the areas of medical-related skills training and caregiver self-care (physical and psychosocial). These videos will provide much-needed instruction on self-care, side-effect management, medical best practices, and much more. Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Stress Management, Fear of Recurrence, Relaxation, and Communication are now available. The remaining 6 videos related to port and drain care, identifying signs of infection, and other medical-instruction content will be released in early 2019. The videos can be accessed here:

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American Cancer Society’s

All of the American Cancer Society’s resources for caregivers can be accessed here:

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Well Spouse Association

Provides support for spousal caregivers.

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Caring Bridge

Provides protected sites to post health updates during in any type of health event. Family and friends visit the site to stay informed and leave supportive messages. They also provide SupportPlanner that helps friends and family coordinate care and organize helpful tasks, such as bringing a meal, taking care of pets, etc.

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Cleaning For A Reason

Provides professional house cleanings to help women undergoing treatment for cancer, any type of cancer.

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International Cancer Information Service Group

Provides high quality cancer information and resources on all aspects of cancer for those concerned or affected by cancer throughout the world.

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Caregiver

Written for caregivers by caregivers, in particular adults caring for their aging and/or ill parents, this site provides resources for both non-professional and professional caregivers.

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Family Caregiver Alliance

Published by the Family Caregiver Alliance and dedicated to families caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions, this site is an excellent source of education and information for caregivers around the country. It provides tips and advice written by caregivers or experts; offers information on available workshops and conferences about caregiving; provides information on public policy pertaining to caregivers; outlines pertinent current research, and provides links to national and local resources.

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National Caregivers Library

The National Caregivers Library provides access to extensive articles, forms, and checklists pertaining to caregiving and caregivers and also offers links to external resources, both government and private. You’ll also find help and information for religious-based caregiving ministries and a “store” where visitors to the site can purchase books and other helpful materials.

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HER2 Support

HER2 Support are patients, caregivers, mothers, daughters, sons and husbands of breast cancer survivors who are HER2 positive. We gather here to seek information about the illness. Here you will find newly diagnosed patients and long term survivors willing to share their experiences and knowledge.

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Family Caregiver Magazine

Family Caregiver Magazine is a free online Emagazine that offers knowledge for family caregivers, and explores topics and concerns that family caregivers may confront.

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The Patient Partner Project

The Patient Partner Project helps patients by helping their partners.

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Starlight

The Starlight Children Foundation provides support and helps run programs to improve the life and health of kids and families in hospitals and communities around the globe .

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Caregiver Action Network

The Caregiver Action Network is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.