Alzheimers Support Groups are a Family Caregiver's Best Friend.If you are a family caregiver of an elderly person I have found the Alzheimers support groups are a good place to be. There are options out there for you and if you cannot find a group in your area, you may need to START ONE yourself. You can share ways of reducing stress from caregiving that has been successful for you and pick up tips from others. Everyone who goes to these groups have had similar feelings and will understand, so you can work thru those feelings of fear, frustration, anger, guilt and worry without being embarrassed. These groups may be your only social outlet. You can learn current and accurate information on different issues of the aging process and also specific areas of dementia at Alzheimers Support Groups , like the alzheimer disease, parkinsons and others. These support groups are meant to help assist you. Support each other, develop a network, learn skills to confront the aging process and how to communicate not only to the one you are caring about but also to others. Caregiver support groups are where you will learn and grow and develop the strength to carry on with your mission of caring for your loved one and your self. If you ever need help in finding a group, I'm here. One of my favorite is a "12 Step Program"...that's what has helped me tremendously and of course there are many different kinds of 12 Step Programs. |
