Caregiver gift ideas that make life easier. If you’re looking for meaningful gifts that inspire and motivate, look no further. Caregivers are superheroes in disguise. They’re juggling so many responsibilities and emotions while still providing unwavering love and support to their loved ones. If you know a family caregiver who deserves some recognition for their…
We’re spaghetti and meat sauce, Italian subs, and chicken marsala kind of people. Bread and pasta are almost always on the menu. And we love food. Especially good food. So when my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, trying to incorporate the kind of uber-healthy meal plan that’s normally suggested for cancer patients felt pretty…
As a caregiver, I am always looking for ideas to make the day easier. And one of the most problematic parts of the day is the age old question… What’s for dinner? Who wants to deal with the stress of dinner, after a long, exhausting day? When you have a lot on your plate and…
This caregiver planner focuses on the only 3 things that matter when dealing with a complex cancer schedule. When my dad was first diagnosed with Lung Cancer, let’s just say it was a bit of a shit show. Like the morning I just finished brewing my first cup of coffee and the phone rings. “Are…
There is no way to fully prepare for what’s coming when cancer explodes into your family. Suddenly you’re having terrifying conversations you never thought you’d be having, your anxiety is off the charts, and the stress involved is earth-shattering. A cancer diagnosis is triggering. It spews feelings of fear, hopelessness, and despair. Everything that comes…
A major symptom of cancer and cancer treatment is severely dry skin. Skin that feels rough and coarse like sandpaper. The thing about incredibly coarse, dry skin… It hurts. And when you’re knee-deep in a cancer fight you don’t need to deal with that type of pain on top of everything else. Painful skin is…
Being a caregiver takes a special kind of strength. These bible verses for caregivers can help you find or revive that strength. Through the love of God. Being a caregiver is hard work. Family caregivers who are caring for elderly parents or family members can tell you… It’s stressful, it’s lonely, and the load is heavy…
I remember my husband’s first surgery for cancer. I was a wreck. We had no idea what to expect and I was filled with so much anxiety, I wasn’t even sure how we’d get through this. (Note: if you’re feeling super anxious about an upcoming surgery, it’s a good idea to read this. It helped…
When my dad was first diagnosed with Lung Cancer, we lost an important disk containing scans, records, and other information we needed for the admissions process at Memorial Sloan Kettering. We wasted hours looking for that disk and then another full day (and the additional cost) of having another one made. I still have no…
What’s that saying? Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond to it? When my dad was first diagnosed with Lung Cancer, the doctors told us we had “days to weeks” left together. Thankfully, God had a better plan. Our cancer journey lasted 21 months, and we fought a battle together…