The best caregiver support is from people who truly understand Caregiving can be an isolating experience – especially if friends or non-caregiving family members don’t understand what you’re going through. When caregiving makes you feel overwhelmed and lonely, try a caregiver support group. Caregiver support groups reduce stress because you get a chance to talk with people who really understand, vent frustrations, get…
Caregiving can feel isolating, but you’re not alone Caregiving can be an isolating experience, but you’re not alone in this challenge. There are over 34 million Americans providing unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older. And nearly 16 million are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. But when you’re overwhelmed and exhausted by caregiving responsibilities, it can feel…
Caregiving can feel lonely and overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Facebook caregiver support groups offer a safe space to connect with others who truly understand the challenges you face, whether you need practical advice, emotional support, or just a place to share your thoughts. With thousands of members worldwide, these online communities provide compassion, resources, and reassurance…
Every time Jacque Pearson tried to devise a plan to move her 81-year-old dad, who has Alzheimer’s, from his home in Boise, Idaho, to hers in Denver, she felt stuck. Then, two weeks ago, she had a breakthrough. It happened at an AARP-sponsored session in which Pearson created a “CareMap” – a hand-drawn picture showing all the people she cares for as…
Parkinson’s affects about 1 million Americans It’s estimated that 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s disease. It’s a neurological disorder typically seen in older adults — affecting about 2% of people over age 65. About 50 – 80% of people with Parkinson’s develop Parkinson’s disease dementia, but the dementia symptoms usually take 10 – 15 years to appear. We explain what Parkinson’s disease…
Get support anywhere, anytime One way for caregivers to get support and information is through an online support group. On Facebook, there are many groups dedicated to families who are caring for older adults. These groups are completely free and allow you to get support, vent, or ask questions anytime, day or night. If you use a smartphone, you can participate no matter…
Caregiver support groups have significant positive effects Any caregiver who’s felt stressed, confused, overwhelmed, depressed, or burned out would benefit from a caregiver support group. Studies have shown that support groups have a significant positive effect on caregivers’ well-being, depression, and feeling of burden. Attending a caregiver support group is an effective way to reduce stress because you get a chance to…
2 reasons caregiving is SO HARD We all know caregiver stress is a big problem. But WHY is caregiving so stressful? Nobody really talks about them, but we think these two reasons make caring for an older adult extra difficult. 1. You know exactly how this will end We all know how the caregiving journey ends. Serious disease plus advanced age isn’t something that…
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