The caregiving journey can feel profoundly lonely, as if you’re carrying a weight that no one else can fully see or understand. While friends offer sympathy, they often can’t grasp the unique daily challenges you face. The antidote to this isolation isn’t found in shouldering more, but in sharing the load. A caregiver support group can be your lifeline – a place…

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…

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…