“What can I do to help?” is a question mesothelioma families often hear but don’t know how to answer. It is hard to say, “How about going to the grocery store for me?” or “Well, you can come over and clean my house?” You don’t have to. You can get a little help from your friends and neighbors in a coordinated non-embarrassing way with a little help from the internet. A handful of online sites provide ways to give people the opportunity to sign on to do as much or as little as they can. All it takes is one person – a friend, relative or neighbor – to create a virtual sign-up sheet and email a … [Read more...]
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For Mesothelioma Families, SF’s New Caregiver Law Signals a Step in the Right Direction
Mesothelioma families often find themselves caught in a bind between caregiving needs and the demands of the workplace. The household member who is not afflicted with mesothelioma, often the wife whose husband developed mesothelioma from workplace exposure to asbestos, takes on the role of caregiver. The caregiver provides meals, medication management, symptom monitoring and personal care help at home for the mesothelioma patient. They may also drive the patient to and from medical appointments and lend support and another pair of ears during doctor visits. But at the same time, especially … [Read more...]
How to Become a Mesothelioma Advocate
If you've always been someone who wants to take action against challenges or obstacles in your life, you can feel helpless to watch an illness like mesothelioma take its toll on someone close to you. However, it's important to remain committed to your friend or family member diagnosed with mesothelioma, as he or she will need your support to make it through the progression of the disease. During this time, one area where you may want to focus your efforts is getting involved with mesothelioma advocacy and education efforts. This can allow you to make a positive difference in your community … [Read more...]