Practical Steps You Can Take To Help
Let’s face it. You can’t do everything. There are, however, practical ways you can help your loved one throughout treatment, including:
Assisting With Your Loved One’s Treatment
- Attend all appointments, especially the first few
- Tap into available resources
- Learn how to provide physical care
- Meet with TCI’s Care Navigators to learn about the resources available to you and your loved one
- Focus on the small things you can do so you don’t get overwhelmed
Provide Emotional Support
- Listen
- Discover what works
- Support your loved one’s decisions
- Be an advocate
- Encourage your loved one to join a support group, and/or join one yourself
- Offer support after treatment is over