The Top 3 Benefits of Joining a Support Group
Numerous studies show that support groups play a key role in developing coping skills for those who have been impacted by cancer.
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Practicing Gratitude This Holiday Season
Research shows that practicing gratitude helps one appreciate life, improves health, reduces stress, builds strong relationships, helps to handle adversity, and improves sleep quality.
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Are You Losing Weight and Not Sure Why? It May Be “Cachexia”
Cachexia is a “wasting disorder” that causes extreme weight loss and muscle wasting and can include loss of body fat. Researchers believe that cachexia is part of the body’s response to fighting disease.
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Reducing Caregiver Stress During the Holidays
Caring for a loved one is a year-round job with no “time off” for holidays, which can be a particularly stressful time with all the added demands.
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Coping with Your First Holiday After Losing a Loved One
The holidays are traditionally a time of celebration. But, for those who have just lost a loved one, it can be very difficult and sad with feelings of loss and emptiness that are greatly intensified.
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Children’s Grief Awareness Day – How to Support Children and Young Adults as they Cope with Bereavement
Children’s Grief Awareness Day is recognized this year on Thursday, November 18th. A child’s reaction to death can depend on many things, including their developmental stage.
Coping with Cancer During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a very challenging time for individuals with cancer, as well as their families. The following 6 tips are to help support your loved one living with cancer during this holiday season.
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Gilda’s Club Westchester 20th Anniversary Spotlight on Judy Freeman and Essie Steckler
We’re Celebrating 20 Years! Since opening our signature red doors in 2001, Gilda’s Club Westchester has become a leading expert in the psychosocial side of cancer, serving more than 20,000 people
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Four Things You Need to Know About Grief
Coping with your emotions following the loss of a loved one can be extremely overwhelming. Grief is a feeling that is completely normal, but oftentimes is difficult to understand and
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