Finding Caregiver Support Groups
May 1, 2009 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Parenting
Another form of parenting consists of caring for one’s parents or elderly relatives. You’ve gone from being parented to parenting that older person. Most caregivers go into this stage of life without adequate preparation or support.
Finding caregiver support groups in your area, or online, can be a challenge. Here are a few suggestions.
Check out the following places in your community to see if they have a support group or know of any:
Home health agencies
Senior Center
Local Hospital
Local Nursing homes
State Alzheimer’s Association
State Department of the Elderly or Family Services
Others caring for elderly parents or spouses
If there is nothing in your community, the …read more




