Caregiver Resources

Finding helpful assistance

Caring for someone with ovarian cancer can be a big job. Below are some resources that can help you through the journey.

COCA Caregivers Circle Online - www.colo-ovariancancer.org/caregiverscircleonline
We offer our own caregivers support community online. Click on link above, fill out the application, and once approved, connect with members of the COCA caregivers circle online.

CarePages - www.carepages.com
An online resource that provides free personal websites that help keep everyone informed and coordinated in caring.

Caring Bridge - www.caringbridge.com
Another online resource that provides free, personalized websites that connect family and friends during a serious health event.

MyLifeLine - www.mylifeline.org
Encourages cancer patients and caregivers to create free, customized websites to empower patients to build an online support community of family and friends that fosters connection, inspiration, and healing. Founded by an ovarian cancer survivor.

Caregiver.com - www.caregiver.com
An online website that features many resources for caregivers including Today's Caregiver, a bi-monthly magazine.

National Family Caregivers Association - www.nfcacares.org
A national organization that supports family members caring for a loved one with a chronic illness or disability.

Well Spouse Association - www.wellspouse.org
Supports "well" individuals caring for a spouse or partner with a chronic illness or disability.

Cancer Care - www.cancercare.org
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer. Every year, they help thousands of caregivers cope with their loved one’s diagnosis.

Cleaning for a Reason - www.cleaningforareason.org
This non-profit offers free professional housecleaning and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer - any type of cancer.

Another Pair of Hands - www.jewishfamilyservice.org
Homemaker services program for people battling cancer.

Project Angel Heart - www.projectangelheart.org
Denver area - provide nutritious, home-delivered meals with care and compassion for people living with cancer.

People House - www.peoplehouse.org
People House, in west Denver, offers affordable and professional counseling services to the
Denver Metro community, in addition various free community programs.


Articles

Helping Caregivers Cope with Ovarian Cancer.pdf


For questions, please contact: support@ colo-ovariancancer.org