Benefits of Caregiver Support Groups
A chance to share common experiences
Learn new coping strategies
Receive affirmation that attending to your own needs is vital
Form friendships to avoid isolation
The opportunity to help others
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Topics Discussed at Caregiver Support Groups
• Coping Strategies
• Resources in the area
• Loneliness
• Respite care
• Safety
• Behavior changes
• Strategies to connect with your care recipient
• Role reversal
• Ways to ease frustration
Mason City Support Group - Pundeep Kaur
Fourth Tuesday of every month
9:30AM - 10-30AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
213 N Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA
Virtual and in person.
For the virtual link please contact Pundeep at 800-243-0678.
Fort Dodge Support Group - Amanda Billingsley
Third Wednesday of every month
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
First Baptist Church
28 N. 10th St.
Fort Dodge, IA
Virtual Support Group - Ally Schwartzkopf
Third Tuesday of every month
10:00 AM -11:00 AM
For the virtual link please contact Ally at 800-243-0678.