Chronic Illness

This inspirational book is for anyone interested in coping with a chronic illness from a spiritual perspective. It can be helpful in understanding the role of spirituality and prayer in overcoming challenges of living with a chronic illness. The author of the book, who has been living with Parkinson's disease, adds her personal experiences for those who have been recently diagnosed with a chronic illness.

MedsCheck is a free program offered by the Ontario Ministry of Health for people who are taking 3 or more medications for chronic conditions. The web page provides information about MedsCheck programs for people with chronic conditions who are living at home or in long-term care homes. It also offers the MedsCheck Personal medication Record.

This webpage helps to understand the relationship between a chronic disease and depression. It explains signs and symptoms of depression, how depression is linked to the physical symptoms of illness and how depression is treated.

This is a helpful reference for those, in the United States, who need and use health insurance most often but have the least access to it. The book was developed to assist individuals living with disability and chronic health conditions, as well as health care professionals, in understanding the health care system in the United States and maximizing their rights and entitlements within that system.

This resource helps to focus on building a meaningful life that contains illness as opposed to a life of frustration and fear. It is designed for patients in at all stages of the chronic illness journey and it will also be useful to caregivers and loved ones. The book gives practical advice on how to deal with your employer, insurance company and other people who think that you don't look sick.

In the first book of its kind, journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa examines nearly 100 debilitating autoimmune diseases—such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, type 1 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis, that cause the body to destroy itself, mistakenly attacking healthy cells as the immune system fights off bacteria, viruses, and other invaders. With the help of leading experts, Nakazawa explores revolutionary preventions, treatments, and cures emerging around the world and offers practical advice for protecting your immune system.

The South West Self-Management Program offers free programs for people with chronic conditions. These workshops provide participants with the skills, tools and confidence to better manage their medical conditions. The program also offers workshops and training sessions for health service providers to assist with the integration and implementation of self-management best practices. Workshops cover variety of topics such as managing pain, dealing with difficult emotions, goal setting, healthy eating and more.

This resource encourages those affected by chronic illness to communicate their emotional and physical needs openly with friends, family members and other people with the same medical condition to avoid social isolation and get help managing their illness.

This resource will appeal to anyone interested in coping with a chronic illness from the Catholic perspective. This book helps to discover how spirituality and Catholicism can help to get through the difficult times people with chronic illnesses often face. Included are reflections on using faith to find meaning in your illness and overcome fear and pain.

This book may be of interest to anyone coping with chronic illness in their twenties or thirties. It addresses needs of people with rare disorders and with complex chronic conditions.  It can be used as a guide to managing chronic illness, dealing with diagnoses, treatments and hospitalizations and to living a satisfying and productive life despite the illness.

When illness strikes, a couple's world turns upside down. Suddenly you're faced with new responsibilities and a more complex relationship with your partner. This book offers a compassionate advice for a range of issues created by a chronic illness or a crisis. It is an essential resource for someone caring for a husband or a partner.

This is the first comprehensive estate-planning guide for those living with a chronic disease or disability. This book is targeted at those planning for the disbursement of their estates. It covers all important aspects, including writing a will, determining family needs, power of attorney and working with a lawyer.

My Peace describes the private journey of a patient living with an illness that seems to have no end. The author writes about loss, despair, friendships, purpose, and hope.

This is an essential guide to navigating the complexities of illness. This collection of anecdotes and insights will help those who feel awkward and unsure about responding to a friend, colleague, or relative who is suffering. The book is also for people who are ill and want to engage with their loved ones effectively.

Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland lays out a road map for good health by helping us to understand body processes and the root causes of chronic illness. As Bland teaches us, no two people have the identical form of any disease, so with the right personalized program, we can safely and effectively manage and ultimately cure what ails us.

This resource is intended for persons living with chronic illnesses who are considering alternative treatments. This resource helps to assess available options for alternative treatments and to make better decisions on the use of vitamins, herbal supplements, acupuncture and other complementary therapies.

When doctors put two-year old Lori Hartwell on dialysis after her kidneys mysteriously stopped working, they didn't expect her to live. That was the first time she beat seemingly insurmountable odds to survive and she continues to one-up the statistics today. In Chronically Happy, Hartwell shares her remarkable story and introduces the principles she's relied on to thrive while living with a chronic disease.