by Tambre Leighn | Jun 20, 2011 | Caregiving
Often those care giving for family members dealing with aging or other chronic illnesses beyond cancer contact me for tools and support. Caregiving is caregiving…it doesn’t matter whether your loved one is dealing with the effects of cancer, Alzheimer’s, Multiple...
by Tambre Leighn | May 19, 2011 | Caregiving
This week, Part 3 of my series on Caregiving is appearing on OutMaturity.com. So much compassion goes into being a caregiver. But when you take on this role without setting healthy boundaries the cost can be your own health and well being. It can also result in...
by Tambre Leighn | May 13, 2011 | Caregiving
Up to 40% of caregivers at this time predecease the person they are caring for. According to a study by the National Family Caregivers Association, 65% (approximately 29 million) people are caregiving twenty or more hours per week and the impact on their physical,...
by Tambre Leighn | May 6, 2011 | Cancer Survivorship
Most of us belong somehow to a tribe or have a committed relationship where caring for someone should illness occur comes as part of the package. It is our tendency to hope for the best, however doing a quick reality check on how prepared you and your loved ones are...
by Tambre Leighn | Apr 20, 2011 | Cancer Survivorship, High Performance
The deeper I go into the cancer community, built out of terrific challenges generated by a diagnosis, rounds of treatments, living into a new normal no one can truly prepare for, the more I am humbled by how people show up. Out of diversity and tragic circumstances,...