Try: Caregiver support groups are founded on the shared experience that comes from being a caregiver with all the emotions that come with that role because the focus is on the caregiver, not the disease or condition, caregivers can openly discuss their own difficulties caregivers don’t usually take the time or find the place to talk about their own needs so a support group may be especially valuable benefits some benefits include a safe haven for sharing feelings in a non-judgmental atmosphere a social outlet where you can make new friends information about reliable products and services a place to learn coping techniques that save you much trial and error advice on what lies ahead so you can anticipate changes support for your sanity and confidence, you are not alone help in dealing with family members tlc from people who truly understand your situation effective support groups while any given group may or may not work for you personally there are characteristics that make some groups more effective than others keep these in mind as you explore your own choices a caring atmosphere and trust among group members a comfortable mix of participants so bonds can build clear structure and purpose; members know why they are there and what will happen agreement on group rules including confidentiality a good leader finding local caregiver support groups go to select a state and county from the drop-down menu to view the support groups in this area online caregiver support groups for caregivers who can’t leave home or do not have access to a local support group there are several online caregiver support groups available elder care online caregiving com information references a family caregivers support group guide" by nancy carson available at "as families grow older" by winter park health foundation 2010 available at

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Keywords: Support groups caregivers support respite respite care

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed