Susanne White

How I Rediscovered My Patience as a Caregiver

Moments of empathy can change your outlook, says Susanne White.

People like you, talking about their experience as a caregiver. 

Life as a Caregiver: Support and Stories from Caregivers

Read stories from people who've become caregivers for family or a loved one. Each story gives a first-person account of daily life as a caregiver, with tips for managing overwhelming emotions, practicing self-care, and adjusting daily routines. 

45 Caregivers Patient Stories - Page 2

How Caregiving Forced Me to Redefine Friendship
6 mins
article
Teena Gates

How Caregiving Forced Me to Redefine Friendship

How to Manage Anger and Guilt as a Caregiver
4 mins
article
Susanne White

How to Manage Anger and Guilt as a Caregiver

“Are You Okay?” 3 Communication Tips for Caregivers
3 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

“Are You Okay?” 3 Communication Tips for Caregivers

4 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
4 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

4 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers

4 Ways Men Can Become Better Caregivers
4 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

4 Ways Men Can Become Better Caregivers

Caregiving Doesn’t Stop When Chemo Does
4 mins
article
Anna Crollman

Caregiving Doesn’t Stop When Chemo Does

Navigating the Challenges and Joys of Caregiving
6 mins
article
Teena Gates

Navigating the Challenges and Joys of Caregiving

4 Ways Caregivers Must Adjust to the ‘New Normal’ in Isolation
4 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

4 Ways Caregivers Must Adjust to the ‘New Normal’ in Isolation

The Hidden Costs of Caregiving
6 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

The Hidden Costs of Caregiving

What New Caregivers Should Know
3 mins
article
Susanne White

What New Caregivers Should Know

 5 Steps to Let Friends in When You’re Struggling with Cancer
4 mins
article
Anna Crollman

5 Steps to Let Friends in When You’re Struggling with Cancer

5 Ways Caregivers Can Help After a Heart Attack
4 mins
article
Kimby Jagnandan

5 Ways Caregivers Can Help After a Heart Attack

What Caregiving Taught me About Holiday Magic
3 mins
article
Susanne White

What Caregiving Taught me About Holiday Magic

7 Tips for Traveling when Caregiving for a Loved One
6 mins
article
Marc Lawrence

7 Tips for Traveling when Caregiving for a Loved One

Afraid to Ask for Help with Asthma? Here’s How I Got Support
3 mins
article
Michelle Rivas

Afraid to Ask for Help with Asthma? Here’s How I Got Support

How to Help a Loved One When Depression Becomes a Crisis
3 mins
article
Jonathan Rottenberg

How to Help a Loved One When Depression Becomes a Crisis

About Life Effects

Living with one or more chronic conditions affects your life in so many ways. The only people who really know what you are going through are those who have faced the same challenges for years. With that in mind we have created Life Effects, an initiative shaped by patients, for patients.

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