Help for Caregivers
October 4, 2007
There is a federal program called the Family Caregiver Support Program. It provides money that is distributed by local agencies for respite care, supplies and educational materials. The agency I work for (in NC) has been able to provide a small amount of money for respite for a small amount ...
Providing Support
October 2, 2007
While support groups are useful, I'm sure, caregivers shouldn't have to rely on support groups only. Here are a few simple things that others can do that can make a difference. Friends can conspire with the elder to buy a holiday card for the caregiver. (Buying your own birthday card ...
We need boomer support groups!
September 28, 2007
A close friend of mine is going through this with her ailing mother. She joined a caregivers support group but said all the members of the group were very elderly spouses and she almost felt compelled to help them out, too!!