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A Website Devoted to Staying Connected During a Health Crisis

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on April 28, 2010

During a health crisis, support from friends and family can make all the difference in survival and recovery.

http://www.caringbridge.org is a non-profit web-site “Connecting Family and Friends When Health Matters Most.”

You (the advocate for the patient) create a website, post information (which can automatically be sent as e-mails), post photos. People visiting the website offer messages of support and can sign in a guestbook. The information is private, and you can set levels of who has access to the website.

Approximately 20 million people have used this site. It is a brilliant use of technology to aid in healing and connection.

(Thanks to my supportive sister for suggesting this link.)

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