Caring for a loved one is easier if you get the support you need to keep your strength emotional. There are many features that can help you get the support you need.
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"can also help relieve any guilt or guilt you feel," she says.
Some organizations that can help are:
- National Care Alliance
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Caregiver action network
- Administration in aging
- aarp
- Alzheimer's Association
The sites of these groups are good features for:
- Caring information
- Education programs
- Lists of support groups
- References
- Videos and pamphlets
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Find one through:
- Your local hospital
- A Community Center
- a religious institution
- Your beloved medical
- A National Caregiver Organization
- Local Chapters of Specific Disease Groups (such as the American Heart Association or Alzheimer's Association)
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A therapist or counselor can give emotional and practical support. You will work through the challenges of care and find strength to continue. A counselor can help you manage stress, make difficult decisions and find a balance between caregiver, family and work.
A counselor can also assess your needs as a caregiver, create a support plan and make references to other caregiver's resources.
You can try individual therapy, family or group.
To find a professional advisor, ask for recommendations for:
- Your doctor
- clergy in your religious organization
- Friends and family
- Human Resources Department of your employer
Also call your health insurance company for a list of providers covered by your policy. And check the website of the National Association of Social Association and the American Counsellors Association.
You can make the emotional support of family, friends, clergy members or other people in the community. Letting them know what you have in mind can relieve stress and help you feel understood and supported.
Family and friends can also help you take care of your loved one. "Do not be afraid to ask for help from others in your family or in your community," says Somers.
Take advantage of programs and services that help you with practical aspects of care. "Hire helps if you need it," says Somers.
Try:
- Adult day care
- Home Health Care
- Rest care
- Meals delivered at home
- Nutrition programs
These services can relieve your stress and give you a break around the care around the clock. You will have more time to work or rest. This is good for your well-being, which can make you a better caregiver.
Some are publicly funded, so the cost can be smaller than you think. You can find local services through the ELDERCARE locator (www.eldercare.gov or 800-677-1116).