Caregiver Resources

Tips from Life with Cancer

• Nutrition for Caregivers
• Talking with Children and Teens About a Cancer Diagnosis
• Tips for Caregivers

Additional Resources

• American Cancer Society Caregivers and Family: Tells what to expect if you become a caregiver for a person with cancer, and shares tips for taking care of yourself.
• Cancer.NET: Provides a wide range of information such as providing care at home, long-distance caregiving, caregiving at the hospital, exploring new caregiver options, and taking care of yourself.
• CaringBridge: Offers personal, protected websites for every health journey. Inova is a proud sponsor of CaringBridge.
• Lotsa Helping Hands: A caregiving community with a Help Calendar, where you can post requests for support—things like meals for the family, rides to medical appointments, or just stopping by to visit.
• Medicare Caregiver Resource Kit: Shares practical information that highlights the basics of caregiving and understanding Medicare.
• National Cancer Institute: A booklet that provides ways for a friend or family member to take care of themselves while caring for someone with cancer. It gives you communication and self-care tips to focus on your needs while helping your loved one too.

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—Wife of Patient