Benefits of Caregiver Support Groups
- Benefits to 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
Being a family caregiver is a challenging, yet very rewarding experience. Don’t forget to attend to your needs for your quality of life.
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
Fort Dodge Support Group - Amanda Billingsley
Spencer Support Group - Contact Person
Carroll Support Group - Emily Winker
Virtual Support Group - Ally Schwartskopf