Helping Those with Chronic Illness
Sherrie Johnson
(Ensign,
July 1994
p. 56)
About the article
This article provides a broad overview of chronic illness, with a variety of examples and a list ways that members can help others with chronic illness.
Quotations
“Most people are not offended by a sincere question,” (Laurie Thornton) says. “My advice is to get to know people so you can learn what their needs are. Ask about their problems, and discuss what helps and what doesn’t help. Most of all, just treat them as normal.”
As we strive to bear one another’s burdens, we need to draw close to the Spirit so we can be blessed to know how to help. Besides educating ourselves about people’s chronic ailments, we need to show empathy and compassion.
