How can I find an Alzheimer's caregiver support group?

You will find that joining an Alzheimer’s caregiver support group will be a real life-saver for you. You will first of all see that you are not alone in struggling with some of these problems. Second, you will have an opportunity to learn from other caregivers what they have found that worked with their loved ones.

You will also enjoy the camaraderie of being with people who are in the same boat as you are. How do you find a caregiver group? The doctor or clinic to whom you are taking your loved one is likely to know of such a group.

If not, you can call your local Area Agency on Aging, or your local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association or your local hospital to find out when and where such groups are conducted. A caregiver group usually consists of a group facilitator who may be a memory specialist, social worker, nurse or doctor, or even a lay leader, plus a dozen or more people who are dealing with various stages of caregiving for their loved one. Generally there is absolutely no cost to attend.

Sometimes a support group even has an activity program in which your loved one can participate while you attend the group session. Or you can learn about caregiver groups by going on the internet, typing in “Alzheimer’s support group”, followed by the name of your community, and you’re likely to find a listing there. Later on, when you yourself have become an experienced caregiver, and have discovered some things that work really well with your patient, you will be able to pass on these “secrets” to other caregivers in the group.

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