This section provides information on the following topics:
Caregiving Basics
Role of a person who provides care to someone with cancer and the challenges they may face
Tips for Being a Successful Caregiver
How to better manage your caregiving responsibilities
Caregivers Taking Care of Themselves
Stress management tips and coping information
Sharing Responsibilities
Common sources of shared caregiving conflict
Caregiving at Home
Tips for managing medical and physical care for someone with cancer
Caregiving at the Hospital
Tips on being an active part of your loved one's health care team during a hospital stay
Hiring Home Care Services
Different types of home care services and how to find them
Long-Distance Caregiving
Ways to become an effective caregiver from a distance
Young Adults Caring for a Parent With Cancer
How to balance providing care for a parent and having time for yourself
Caregiving for Older Adults
How to manage responsibilities and seek help with caregiving tasks
Caring for a Person with a Brain Tumor or Metastatic Brain Cancer
Understanding the unique challenges and how to manage responsibilities