Information for Caregivers
Help, advice, or just someone who can listen and understand are available for caregivers of the chronically ill.
Hollister - Request a Sample
If you'd like to try a sample of one of Hollister's ostomy products, you can request a sample via their web site. Sampling is a great way to try out new products and find what works best for you. Ostomy appliances are improving all the time, and you'll want to know what the latest and greatest products are.
How Can I Help My Spouse In The Days After Surgery?
You may feel helpless in the first days after surgery, but there is plenty you can do to help your spouse as they recover. Learn how here.
What can I expect at the hospital when my spouse with IBD has surgery?
Accompanying your spouse with IBD to the hospital for a colonoscopy or surgery can be nerve-wracking and confusing. Find out what's likely to happen once you get to the hospital.
How Can I Help My Spouse With IBD When A Flare-up Hits?
When the flare-ups of IBD inevitably hit, how can you help your spouse deal with them? I have some ideas here.
How much should I tell my friends/co-workers about my spouse's IBD?
When your significant other or spouse has IBD, you'll want to treat lightly when discussing their health with others. How much should you tell friends and family, and who should you not tell?
How to be an Understanding Spouse
Though they are sometimes forgotten, family and friends are affected by IBD and IBS, too. Learn how to be a better caregiver for your spouse with a chronic illness by reading these 10 tips written by a well spouse.
In Sickness And In Health
When chronic illness strikes difficulties develop which are so complex that statistics show nearly 85% of marriages eventually fail, from your About guide to Arthritis, Carol Eustice.
Well Spouse Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions from spouses and caregivers of those with IBD or IBS.
A Guide to Improving Doctor/Caregiver Communications
How to get the most from your relationship with the doctor from the National Family Caregivers Association. You must have Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view and print this document.
A Profile of Caregivers
Interesting statistics on who makes up the caregivers in our society.
Caregiver Grief: Dealing with Ongoing Loss
From the National Family Caregivers Association, information on dealing with the grief of an illness.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ about where to find support from the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA).
NFCA's 10 Tips for Family Caregivers
10 tips to live by from the National Family Caregivers Association. You must have Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view and print this document.
Publications from the Well Spouse Foundation
Information on ordering books, pamphlets, and newsletters for well spouses.
Reports and Products
Publications available for download from the National Alliance for Caregiving.
The Well Spouse Foundation - Support Groups
Information about how to contact support groups for well spouses in 29 states and Canada.
Tips for Caregivers
A list of great tips from the National Alliance for Caregiving.
