Caregiving Tips
- Find a support group
- Take time off when available
- Take the time to eat properly
- Find ways to reduce stress
- Ask for help
Mesothelioma Caregiver Resources
There are plenty of caregivers outside of professional health care workers who help ease the pain for mesothelioma patients. For example, spouses, adult children, siblings, friends, and parents can all be caregivers.
Spouses are often the first people a patient turns to and the quickest to burnout. Having mesothelioma is Adult children, and siblings can take on roles to help if they live nearby or with the patient. These caregivers often choose to take full responsibility and move a patient into their home to ensure they get the best care available.
Hospice care is another way a mesothelioma patient can receive support. In hospice care, nurses can assist a patient 24/7. Hospice care can alleviate the pressure on the family and ensure the patient gets all the help they need.
