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Care Pages - Connect, Share, Care
Creating a CarePage can be a way of generating support, providing information and updates easily. I think the greatest benefit may be that of holding the loved one in everyone's thoughts so they can do better and get healthy, or feel the love and support of family at the end of life.
CarePages continues to make the news as more people find their resource and make it public that they are using the resource.
Hold a Person in the Heart, Mind and Soul
There is an ancient Chinese belief that when a person is held
in the hearts and minds and souls
of so many other people,
they can do better.
- Jim Reeves, MD
Urologist for Lance Armstrong
Photo Credit: Helmut Gevert. Heart 1. Royalty Free Use.
- Fighting cancer is new mission for Armstrong
- The source of this inspiring quote, in a USA Today article written several years ago about Lance Armstrong's fight with cancer.
Connect Friends and Family During Times of Challenge
Build a Community During Challenging Times
Together We are Stronger
Simply by creating a webpage, CarePages provides a way for family and friends to stay connected and give needed emotional support when a loved one is hospitalized, facing a life-threatening illness or receiving specialized care, such as hospice or palliative treatments.I discovered CarePages last fall and have become an advocate for getting the word out about this beneficial resource once I realized what a great resource it would have been for my family to know about and help stay connected at several times in our life.
Most recently it would have been helpful when my father-in-law was going through the final stages of his life as a way for the family to be updated, stay in touch or send email notes of encouragement that could have been read to him at home.
CarePages also would have been a useful resource nearly five years ago when my youngest daughter was going through her NICU challenges at the beginning of her life. (See her story below)
In both of these situations CarePages would have been a very helpful way of keeping an international family and friends informed about the progress.
A special Webpage also would have been a place for people to post their messages of love, encouragement and support.
Photo source: Sanja Gjenero. Together Stronger. Royalty Free Use.
Create a Circle of Healing and Support
Our Circle of Healing for My Youngest Daughter
Personally and professionally, I have long had the belief that there is a healing power in holding a person in one's thoughts-whether through saying prayers or blessings or lighting candles. These are the same beliefs echoed by Jim Reeves, the urologist who treated Lance Armstrong.Within days after the birth of my youngest daughter and her unexpected NICU admission, thanks to the connection power of the Internet, we were able to quickly contact friends and family to notify them of what had happened. (We didn't know about CarePages at the time, but having their service would have made the process so much easier.)
On Easter morning, our daughter was included on several prayer lists and prayer circles, only two days after her birth. Via phone calls and e-mail messages we tapped into the healing powers to create a circle of positive thoughts and energies from people around the world. We asked everyone to hold our daughter in their thoughts and prayers to mentally aid in her healing process.
I truly believe that having so many people hold our daughter in their hearts, minds and souls, mentally aided in her healing process.
We were blessed with the outcome. The Circle of Healing we created for her helped keep her safe and protected until she was strong enough to be discharged from the hospital.
More on a Circle of Healing
Take the Poll on Using CarePages
Using CarePages to Create a Virtual Support Community
I know if several occasions when I would have used CarePages resource.
Making sure no one faces a health challenge alone!
CarePages - Support and Community for Anyone Facing a Life-Challenging Illness
Keeping Family and Friends Connected
Your CarePage can be used to help family and friends communicate and receive email updates when a loved one is hospitalized, facing a life-threatening illness or receiving specialized care.
- CarePages.com
- The main page for CarePages, the freely available resource allowing family and friends to stay connected and build a community of online support.
- Breast Cancer Support and Emotional Resource Center from CarePages
- The main page of the special section created by CarePages to support women and their families coping with Breast Cancer.
- Congenital Heart Defects Emotional Resource Center from CarePages
- The main page of the special section created by CarePages to raise awareness about and support children and their families coping with Congenital Heart Defects.
- Lung Cancer Support and Emotional Resource Center from CarePages
- The main page of the special section created by CarePages to support men, women and their families coping with Lung Cancer.
- Premature Birth Support and Emotional Resource Center from CarePages
- The main page of the special section created by CarePages to support families coping with the birth of a premature baby by allowing them to create a community.
- Traumatic Brain Injury Support and Emotional Resource Center at CarePages
- The main page of the special section created by CarePages to support families coping with Traumatic Brain Injuries.
Books from those Using CarePages
Top 10 Tips from CarePages to Restore Balance
From the Series - We Carry Each Other
These 10 tips come from their Featured Writer,
- Run Away To Refuel, Recharge, Nourish
- Having a physical outlet like running or training is a great release and source of personal refreshment. It can help to refuel, recharge and nourish the body.
- InSPAration - Hop in the Tub
- A great bath can be the ultimate in relaxation. A warm bath has been shown to relax and un-tighten the muscles and stimulate calming chemicals in your brain.
- Say OM - Practice Yoga
- An hour of yoga, backbends, standing on my head and bowing to my inner self, is one of the most soothing, restorative ancient practices.
- Just Pray: Begin each day with intention
- Prayers, inspirational messages and quotes can give you the boost, and the inspiration and intention to make it through the day.
- Foodstuffs
- Try not to skip meals or settle for unhealthy fast-foods. Try to grab some water and get healthy foods to go - meats, fruits, vegetables.
- Turn off the Phone
- Get a good night sleep and shut your phone off, or designate someone else to make calls or send out e-mails (or create a CarePages).
- Let it Out
- You deserve it, just don't invite any guests. Shut the doors, or go out on a walk in the woods, and have a good cry.
- You've Got to Have Friends
- It is important for to accept help from friends, and to squeeze in the half hour to meet one for coffee and have a shoulder to lean on...because "That's what friends are for."
- Ask for Help
- For the most part, the people around want to help. You need their help. So ask them and they'll help.
- Be Compassionate with Yourself
- Now is not the time to beat up on yourself. Taking care of a loved one who is ill, or supporting a friend who has lost a significant person in his or her life, is heart-wrenching. Go easy on yourself.
When would use use CarePages?
Pick your favorite use for CarePages, or add your own. I would use CarePages to keep my family and friends:
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Updated about a NICU Baby in the hospital.
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Updated about a loved one at the end of life.
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Updated about a loved one facing cancer.
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Updated about a loved one in the hospital.
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Updated about a loved one with a traumatic brain injury
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Updated about a child with congenital heart defects
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Additional Resources from CarePages
More Tips, Articles and Recipes from CarePages
- Helpful Tips from CarePages
- This page provides links for tips from the various different areas featured on CarePages including Brain Injury, Premature Baby, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer and Coronary Heart Disease
Example of Using CarePages
AMA President Dr. Ron Davis Using Care Pages
Two months ago, American Medical Association President Ron Davis MD, told the AMA Board of Trustees that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.Dr. Davis is continuing to serve as president, but he has reduced his duties to focus on treatment and spend time with his family. He said he realizes that pancreatic cancer has a high death rate, but he is focusing on being one of the survivors.
He is is making his battle public through a personal Web page at CarePages.com listed under rondavis.
When I visited Dr. Davis' CarePage on the site had already been 1732 Visitors to his CarePage with 841 Messages of support.
Posting Message of Support
I remember Dr. Davis from my days as a medical student and a resident in the AMA, so I was saddened to hear the news of his diagnosis.I was able to sign into his CarePage page and leave a message of support sending healing thoughts and a virtual flower gift.
CarePages is demonstrating in a public setting now how it is a great way to keep people informed about a person's progress and to let those who care leave their messages of support, that they are part of the caring circle.
Articles about AMA President Using CarePages
- AMNews: April 14, 2008. Fighting spirit: AMNews interviews Ron Davis, MD
- The AMA president is making his battle against pancreatic cancer public and hopes to raise awareness about the need for more funding to research the illness. From the AMA News.
- AMA President Davis diagnosed with cancer | Medical Practice Business Blog
- The AMA has announced the President Ron Davis has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Here's the release and my note about Care Pages.
- AMA President Has Cancer
- A story about Ron Davis, MD and his diagnosis with pancreatic cancer from DotMed.com.
- The Team Ron Page
- Ron Davis, Director, center for Health Promotion and Disease. President, American Medical Association (June 2007-June 2008). Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in February 2008.
- Fighting spirit: AMNews interviews Ron Davis, MD :: Medblogs Articles
- The AMA president is making his battle against pancreatic cancer public and hopes to raise awareness about the need for more funding to research the illness. A Medblogs Articles.
Squidoo Lenses on Dr. Randy Pausch
Unfortunately Dr. Pausch lost the battle with Pancreatic Cancer on July 25th, 2008.
Hold Your Baby in Your Heart, Mind & Soul
Charms, Tags and Jewelry for NICU Parents and Babies
One of the ways that I keep someone in mind is to wear a necklace or bracelet that reminds me of that person. I would have loved to be able to wear some of the Jewelry options now available to support NICU parents created by parents whose baby was in Neonatal Intensive Care.
If you know of others or we have missed your favorite, be sure to add it to the list.
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Baby Charmed - Personalized Charms
Hand-crafted personalized Baby Charms from fine si more...1 point
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The Violet Heart Collection
The Violet Heart Collection features pins, items a more...1 point
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The Violet Heart on CafePress
The Violet Heart Collection on CafePress features more...1 point
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Preemie Tags - Personalized Premature Baby Jewelry
Preemie Tags were designed by the mother of a pree more...0 points
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Little Jules - Jewelry for Preemies & NICU Moms
Personalized handcrafted jewelry for moms and also more...0 points
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Preemie Purple Hearts - Providing Solace & Community for Families of Premature Babies
Preemie Purple Hearts was designed by a preemie mo more...0 points
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CarePages in the News
CarePages Resources for Premature Births
Premature Birth A Community of Support from CarePages
- Premature Birth and Emotional Resource Center from CarePages
- The main page of the special section created by CarePages to support families coping with the birth of a premature baby by allowing them to create a community.
- Stories of Inspiration - Carson
- One of the Inspirational stories about how one family used CarePages when their son Carson was hospitalized in the NICU to keep friends and family posted about his progress.
- Stories of Inspiration - Kayden (and Riley)
- One of the Inspirational stories about how one family used CarePages for support from friends and family to make it through the difficult time when their sons Kayden and Riley were hospitalized in the NICU.
- Stories of Inspiration - Sydney
- One of the Inspirational stories from the Premature Baby Pages about little Sydney as told by her mother Sheri. Sheri used CarePages to keep family and friends updated and then were able to spend more time with Sydney in the NICU because they were not spending a lot of time on the telephone.
- Stories of Inspiration - Anna and Lily
- A family of twin girls, who ultimately ended up being admitted to two different NICU's shares the benefits for them of using CarePages to keep friends and family updated, stay connected and gain support.
A Featured Lens at the Caregivers and Caregiving Group
Reader Feedback on the CarePages Lens
Your place for comments, messages, blessings and suggestions
If you find the information on the about CarePages to be helpful or useful to you or your family, please be sure to pass on the word about the site by emailing a message, rate this site and leave a message (Reader Feedback).
Do make sure to add your feedback, comments, blessings and suggestions for topics or improving this lens. Let us know about other examples of CarePages being used to connect families.
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howtocurecancer
Mar 15, 2011 @ 6:48 am | delete
- Lensrolled to my lens. Thank you, I need CarePages for my mom, my mom is fighting again cancer.
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Daryl
Jun 25, 2010 @ 3:08 pm | delete
- That is a very creative and inspirational method of saving precious memories. I work as a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer so this a topic especially close to my heart. I will use your suggestions for 'preemie necklaces' and thank you for the inspiration. Godspeed.
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Wysiwigs Apr 28, 2008 @ 1:26 pm | delete
- What a wonderful concept! I am an invasive breast cancer survivor and have just this month started blogging my journey (www.apinkribbontale.com :o) I think this is a wonderful thing to offer people during a difficult time!
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Papier Apr 22, 2008 @ 10:51 am | delete
- Excellent. The notion is unexpected and sounds workable. Thanks for providing such a wealth of information.
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Papier Apr 22, 2008 @ 10:51 am | delete
- Excellent. The notion is unexpected and sounds workable. Thanks for providing such a wealth of information.
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About the Author
Recipient of the All4Care Award - Lens & Lensmaster Award 2007 for Charity Work
CarePages on Squidoo - An Award Winning Site
I am honored to be among the first to receive the All4Care award, a new award for a Lens or Lensmaster who is doing outstanding work for Charity sponsored by Janusz Biela.Not only was this lens nominate, but the entire NICU Support Site Lens Series of 5 lenses were all recognized.
These lenses have been developed to provide information, resources and support for NICU Parents while generating royalties to benefit the March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program.
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I am a respected physician, health educator, recognized expert on grief, loss and bereavement, professor, author and the parent of a former NICU baby an... more »
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