Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for an elderly relative can be difficult. You don’t have to be living in the same household to experience the stress of watching your loved one’s faculties decline. You may feel overwhelmed ensuring that your relative’s health needs are met, that his or her bills are paid, and that a long–term care facility is comfortable and safe.
Joining a support group for caregivers of seniors may help minimize your stress level. A good group can provide encouragement, relieve your sense of isolation, and help you develop coping skills.
The organizations below have online chat or message boards for caregivers, or can provide you with a list of support groups. You should also contact Eldercare Locator (1–800–677–1116) to locate community senior agencies, which are an excellent source of information about family support groups.
- California
Caregiver Resource Center
Government services for caregivers including support groups. Also check online support group application.
- Caregivers
Circle
AARP Health discussion, scroll to Caregivers Circle.
- Empowering
Caregivers
Includes chat and message boards for caregivers.
- Family
Caregiver Alliance
Support for families of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, disability from stroke, and other brain–impairment.
If you are the caregiver of a senior who lives in your home or in the community, see Alternatives to Nursing Homes. This section discusses household help, community resources, and senior day care. Also see Support for Families of the Elderly.
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