Information for Caregivers
Help, advice, or just someone who can listen and understand are available for caregivers of the chronically ill.
How can I help my spouse in the days after surgery?
The first days after surgery for IBD can be a difficult time for you and your spouse. Learn how you can help your loved one when they come home from the hospital after having surgery
The first days after surgery for IBD can be a difficult time for you and your spouse. Learn how you can help your loved one when they come home from the hospital after having surgery
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.
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 your spouse with IBD is having a flare-up, you may need to help find a restroom in a hurry. What can you do to make your outings go smoothly during a flare?
When your spouse with IBD is having a flare-up, you may need to help find a restroom in a hurry. What can you do to make your outings go smoothly during a flare?
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?
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?
Glossary Definition - Case Control Trial
A definition of the term 'Case Control Trial.'
A definition of the term 'Case Control Trial.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interesting statistics on who makes up the caregivers in our society.
Alone Is Not Lonely
Thoughts about loneliness written by a well spouse and psychotherapist.
Thoughts about loneliness written by a well spouse and psychotherapist.
Caregiver Grief: Dealing with Ongoing Loss
From the National Family Caregivers Association, information on dealing with the grief of an illness.
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).
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.
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.
Information on ordering books, pamphlets, and newsletters for well spouses.
Reports and Products
Publications available for download from the National Alliance for Caregiving.
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.
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.
A list of great tips from the National Alliance for Caregiving.