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  • Caregiving With Confidence

    Addressing Depression Head-on

    Caregivers may need to advocate for themselves to get mental health support.

    by K.J. Bannan

  • Sound Advice

    How Can I Help Protect a Loved One With Cancer From Falling?

    Monitor blood pressure and take precautions around the home to reduce the risk.

  • Caregiving With Confidence

    What’s for Dinner?

    Planning ahead can help ensure caregivers have healthy food options on hand.

    by K.J. Bannan

  • Living With Your Loved One’s Prostate Cancer

    Christine Ledbetter on the ways her husband’s prostate cancer affected their relationship and finding support as a caregiver.

    by Christine Ledbetter

  • Caregiving With Confidence

    Finding Good Help at Home

    Home health providers can offer additional assistance, but it can take time to find the right fit.

    by K.J. Bannan

  • Caregiving With Confidence

    An Extra Set of Eyes and Ears

    Caregivers’ unique perspectives can enrich conversations with doctors, but it’s not always easy to decide when to speak up.

    by K.J. Bannan

  • Caregiving With Confidence

    Falling Short

    People feeling overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities can help ease the burden if they learn to ask for help.

    by K.J. Bannan

  • Caregiving With Confidence

    Addressing Anger

    Caregivers can take steps to encourage patients to have more healthy dialogue about strong emotions.

    by K.J. Bannan

  • Caregiving With Confidence

    Cancer Confidential

    Caregivers and their loved ones may need to set ground rules for communicating sensitive health information.

    by K.J. Bannan

  • Sound Advice

    How do I talk to my teenagers about cancer?

    Provide your children with accurate information, and help them know what to expect.