We know that behind every person facing cancer there are others (partners, children, siblings, friends, and many more) walking the path too—quietly, lovingly, and often carrying a busy and emotional load.
That’s why we’re creating new programs just for caregivers—to give them the resources, encouragement, and compassion they need and deserve. We’re here for your support network just as we are for you.
CANCER SERVICES PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR CAREGIVERS
People who support someone with cancer or other illnesses can often feel isolated, overwhelmed, and lost. Building community with other caregivers and care partners, learning more about the illness affecting their loved one, and taking time to care for themselves well can make a positive difference for all caregivers and those they are caring for.
Cancer Services already offers a number of programs which are open to people who support others. These include:
One-to-one support with a Client Advocate or counselor
No-cost relaxation massages (for the primary caregiver of a person in treatment)
Therapeutic music groups and sound baths
Educational sessions provided by local subject matter experts
Art workshops
Weekly movement classes, such as Tai Chi and yoga
Upcoming Programs for Caregivers
These workshops and sessions are open to all caregivers, regardless of their care recipient’s diagnosis.
Grounded Compassion: A Care Partners Support Group
This is a space for care partners to take time for themselves. Connect with other care partners who understand because they’ve been there; learn helpful advice from local experts; and simply take a deep breath and pause a moment. Taking care of your own needs is important and can help you take the best care of your care recipient possible.
First Sunday of each month
4-5:30 p.m.
Virtual ONLY
For meeting access, call us at (260) 484-9560.
To view all upcoming events, visit our events calendar.
As we add more programs for caregivers, you’ll see them here!
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is proud to support PBS Fort Wayne as they air a new documentary, Caregiving.
Bradley Cooper is an executive producer of the documentary. He experienced a caregiver journey after his father was diagnosed with cancer.
The documentary is centered on the personal experiences of caregivers providing for loved ones and the challenges and triumph they face each day.
Learn more about the documentary, including where to stream on-demand for free, at PBSFortWayne.org.
Support for Caregiving is made possible by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc.; Comfort Keepers; CareScout, LLC.; Care.com; Evelyn Y. Davis Foundation; Richard King Mellon Foundation; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; Ford Foundation; Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation; NextFifty Initiative (Next50); National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); PATH Foundation; Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund; The John A. Hartford Foundation; and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Fortunately, there are many resources available to caregivers beyond Cancer Services. Here are some of our favorites, but you can find many more out there!
Caregiver Action Network: The nation’s leading family caregiver organization, working to improve the quality of life for tens of millions of family caregivers.
Caregiving.com: They strive to inspire a sense of community that engages and supports caregivers in building resilience and sustainability as they navigate their caregiving journey.
Caring Across Generations: Caring Across Generations is working to build real, helpful, thoughtful care systems. They transform cultural norms and narratives about aging, disability and care; win policy change at every level; and unite a powerful coalition across the millions of us who are touched by care.
Family Caregiver Alliance: Services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers.
National Alliance for Caregiving: They build partnerships in research, advocacy, and innovation to make life better for family caregivers.
National Institute on Aging: Provides health information informed by research and reviewed by experts to help you learn about healthy aging and common health conditions in older adults.
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We’d love to stay in touch with you about upcoming programs and resources.
To stay informed, please provide contact information for the person giving support using the secure form below. We will be in touch with caregiver program details.
