BeWell Blog

A family member who serves as the primary caregiver to a loved one suffering from a chronic illness is among the most selfless acts of love and devotion. Often, though, it can be emotionally and even physically exhausting. From keeping...

For people with chronic illness, medications are usually a long-term proposition necessary for symptom management and quality-of-life enhancement. While these medications can keep your condition under control, many of them have a host of side effects. Generally, commonly seen side...

Having a chronic illness can be an overwhelming task with one having to work simultaneously. Yet, there is no need for you to carry this in your pocket all by yourself. If you have finally been diagnosed with a chronic...

It can be quite hard to remain active and keep a social life when one is living with a chronic illness. Between managing symptoms, fatigue, and the general unpredictability of your health, it is easy to fall into isolation or...

Getting ready for a big treatment day of an infusion, chemotherapy, or dialysis is overwhelming. Hours spent in a hospital or a treatment center can leave you spent, physically and emotionally. With a little forethought, however, you can make the...

Navigating the healthcare system itself is always quite overwhelming, especially if one tries to handle a chronic illness in the process. With doctor appointments, treatment plans, and all of that endless medical jargon, it's easy for anyone to get lost...

It is so hard to give a thoughtful gift to someone with a chronic illness. You want it to be practical but, above all, comforting. A truly great gift is something that makes their day-to-day life a little bit easier...

A diagnosis for a chronic illness can be overwhelming, confusing, and sometimes life-altering. It is not only a question of physical symptoms but an emotional journey. Most any event can be just as important to your current emotional well-being as...

Long medical treatments, like infusions or chemotherapy, can be very exhausting. Having to sit still in a chair for hours, freezing cold rooms, and side effects—all of these are tiring for both body and brain. Fortunately, there is a great...

Whether the stay in the hospital is planned or unplanned, preparing for days or even more to be spent away from home is stressful. Packing the right items can make a big difference and help make your time in the...

In life, with a chronic illness, the difference usually comes from an assortment of tools and accessories that can make things easier. Whether going out to medical appointments, managing medications, or attempting to stay comfortable around the house, a few...

The process of living with a chronic illness is not easy, and sometimes it's overpowering. One must learn to take care of oneself physically and mentally. Taking good care of one's self is not a luxury; it is a necessity...