The Power of Support Groups
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Have you ever wanted to attend a support group but felt you didn’t want to sit and listen to other people’s problems or were too embarrassed to talk about your own? Or maybe it’s too difficult to leave your loved one alone at home or you feel you just don’t have the time. Actually, support groups can be very beneficial to you, the caregiver, as well as the person you are caring for. Support groups not only provide support, but also community education, additional resources, and occasionally guest speakers. There are many other reasons to attend a support group:
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• It was the only place I could say how I felt and people would understand.
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• I could be angry about how I felt I was dealt a low blow by fate and the others would not say I should not feel like that.
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• I could find help on how to handle difficult problems from others who had dealt with the same situation.
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• I learned that I could not and should not be the only one responsible for caring for my family member. •
• I realized it was possible to laugh at some of the impossible, crazy things that happened during the day. • I learned to stop trying to teach or reason with my family member and instead learned to accept that the way she saw things was very real for her. • I discovered that it was important to have some time for myself to do things I wanted to do and not feel guilty about it. •
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To advocate for individuals age 60+ and adults living with disabilities, and assist them in securing needed services or benefits, live with dignity and security, and achieve maximum independence and quality of life.
I learned where to go for help.
I became aware of how much it helped to know I was not the only one in the world going through this experience.
The ADRC has in-person and virtual support groups to consider: •
Caregiver Café
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Coffee Group for Men
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Savvy Caregiver
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Memory Loss and Dementia Caregiver
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Hobby Hands and Healing Hearts
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Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver
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Working Caregivers
For more information and details, contact the ADRC! Don’t delay, take the first step and attend a group today!