Family members can be thrust into the role of being an informal caregiver for a loved one who is diagnosed with cancer. It can be a challenge both emotionally and financially. November is Cancer Caregiver Health Month at InspireHealth, recognizing the unique emotional and support service needs for family and loved ones of people with cancer. We are encouraging family caregivers to encourage their loved ones with cancer to try our family centered supportive care approach.

 

At InspireHealth healing begins with you. InspireHealth is a community-based organization that provides supportive oncology care. We create an individualized physical and mental health program for people with a cancer diagnoses that encourages personal growth, higher quality of life, and improved outlook. We offer health programs that include support services for informal caregivers, like family and friends and loved ones.

 

“You needn’t have to go through cancer alone,” says Dr. Hal Gunn, InspireHealth co-founder and CEO. “It is vital to bring your family and friends into your healing and recovery plan to optimally support care of both you and your loved ones.”

 

Most new patients at InspireHealth have at least one support person, and it can make a difference in following through with fitness and mindfulness activities if the person with a cancer diagnosis has someone to go with to classes or appointments. Additionally, there are many intangible benefits to incorporating family into this type of practice, because almost all aspects of nutrition and exercise could be applied to cancer prevention within a family.

 

During the month of November, InspireHealth will offer new patient member signups up to two free Support Memberships to help encourage supports to participate in InspireHealth programming to truly bring the benefits home (savings of up to $190). If you have a cancer diagnosis, please mention “Support for Caregivers promotion” or “Support Membership Promotion” at the time you sign-up with InspireHealth.

 

If you use social media, please use the hashtag: #support4cancercaregivers to show your support in November.