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Young and cancer are two words we don’t often piece together, unless we’re watching fundraisers for hospitals for children with cancer.  Yet, there are more and more people becoming afflicted

Giving care and support during this time can be a challenge. Many caregivers put their own needs and feelings aside to focus on the person with cancer. This can be hard to maintain for a long time, and it’s not good for your health. If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able to take care of others. It’s important for everyone that you give care to you.

Being a caregiver can be a full time job. Focusing on your own needs is an important part of that job. Here are some ideas on how to cope with

The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming! For many the response may be an “Aaaah” (soft, warm sigh). For caregivers, however, “AAAAAHHHHH!”(loud, shrill scream) may more closely resemble the

Only a person who has provided direct care for a loved one with a serious illness can fully appreciate how much emotional and physical energy is required of the caregiver. 

As caregivers, we have to remind ourselves of the importance our own needs. It’s so easy to get depressed, frustrated and distracted when caring for someone else on a daily