CaringBridge: A Partner In Your Family's Caregiving Journey

Providing round-the-clock care for a loved one is the definition of selflessness and devotion, but it can also be a lonely, isolating, and overwhelming journey. Managing medications, traveling to and from doctor’s appointments, and preparing meals consume hours each day ––  and that barely scratches the surface of your responsibilities. 

With so much to do, it can be challenging to keep your friends and family members updated, much less ask them for help when you need it. But building a supportive community is essential for long-term caregiving success. Without it, you may feel burnt out, exhausted, and discouraged. 

CaringBridge, a health communication platform for anyone undergoing a health journey, makes it easy to rally a support network that can help heal through connection and community. For 27 years, CaringBridge has made it simple and safe to offer or ask for support when it matters most. 

Here’s a closer look at the organization and how it works:

The CaringBridge Story

In 1997, Sona Mehring was caring for friends after their baby Brighid was born prematurely. As she worked to update friends and family, Sona said, “there’s gotta be a better way.” She developed the first CaringBridge as a way to update loved ones without having to make dozens of time-consuming and emotionally taxing phone calls each day. In the years since, CaringBridge has grown tremendously, helping millions of families share their health journeys and build supportive community networks.

What Is CaringBridge?

CaringBridge is a nonprofit dedicated to families experiencing a wide range of healthcare challenges. A dedicated space to share health updates, users create personalized pages at no cost to write posts, share photos, and coordinate support. The platform is ad-free and saves you the hassle of regularly posting on mainstream social media platforms. Furthermore, the platform offers integrations with GoFundMe, making it easy to ask for financial support for medical expenses, and Meal Train, a way to coordinate home-made meals being delivered to your home.

Why A Caring Community Matters

Caregiving is isolating and exhausting and can lead to burnout, depression, and loneliness. In a recent survey with CaringBridge users that took place over the course of 3 months, family caregivers reported that feeling alone decreased by 4x, and feeling a sense of purpose increased from 19% to 41%.

CaringBridge aims to address these and other common challenges, by making caregiving journeys more visible and by offering support through empathy and compassion. 

Many of our customers say that CaringBridge has made their jobs significantly easier. Not only do they save time sharing updates on a single platform, but they also have access to an amazing community that helps them navigate stress and other common caregiving-related challenges.  

Visit CaringBridge and start your CaringBridge page today!