_ A great way to solicit help from friends and family, even if they are far away is through a service such as CaringBridge.org. The mission of CaringBridge is to amplify the love, hope and compassion in the world, making each health journey easier. To fulfill the mission CaringBridge focuses on three primary goals:
Ensure families receive the love and compassion they need during a significant health challenge.
Reach out and serve more families.
Enable financial gifts, volunteering and in-kind donations from donors and volunteers.
CaringBridge Beliefs
Saving Time and Emotional Energy CaringBridge is an easy-to-use service that saves time and emotional energy when communicating with family and friends about a significant health challenge.
Providing Personal and Private Spaces CaringBridge provides personal and private spaces to share the experience, allowing everyone to express his or her feelings and offer support.
Bringing People Together When Health Matters Most CaringBridge helps people overcome physical and emotional distances when being there is essential.
What else can others do:
Set up a care plan with family or co-caretakers > Evaluate needs > Research what is available in the community > Decide on action items > Organize (analyze and evaluate)
Have care provider meetings to setup a care plan and regularly afterward to make adjustments to the plan as necessary.
Talk with others in support groups, church groups, other friends and other family