RESOURCES: COMMUNITY and SUPPORT

 

Photo: Gail K. Kachnycz; Pop-up Shop at the Art Museum Philadelphia PA October 2023

New 3 October 2023 

Book

When Someone You Love has a Chronic Illness- Hope and Help for Those Providing Support

     By Tamara McClintock Greenberg, Psy.D.

 

Websites

Enter the diagnosis in the search bar of your browser.

     Most chronic illnesses have information for patients/families. 

https://rarediseases.org

     National Organization of Rare Diseases. If your loved one has a rare disorder, with too few affected to have a designated organization/association, check this website. 

https://communitysupportconnections.org

     This organization is based in Canada, but has a recorded session on Compassion Fatigue for Caregivers. Through the magic of Zoom, you may be able to view the recorded session or join a live-streaming session if this is presented again. 

www.americasgardencapital.org

     Lists 38 public gardens in Philadelphia PA and surrounding counties, includes accessibility information.