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Support Groups
You might be interested in connecting with support groups for family caregivers in the community.
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Why Support Groups are Important
Support groups can be helpful if you are facing a major setback in life, or if you are grieving the loss of a loved one. It is important that you do not go through it alone. Studies have shown the impact on caregivers can be detrimental when they are burnt out and could potentially be […]
Mental Health and Emotional Support
If you need to talk to someone or seek help, visit this page for a list of mental health and emotional support resources in the area.
Bereavement
If you have lost a loved one and would like to talk to someone, visit this page for a list of resources.
Email Discussion Group
The Caregiver Support Initiative email discussion group allows people to connect with other family caregivers, share advice, and ask each other questions easily on caregiving-related topics.
Sanford Center for Aging Guidebook “Self-Care Tips for Caregivers” section
Caring for elders can be stressful both physically and psychologically. Taking on the responsibility for someone else, dealing with doctors and insurance companies, finding appropriate and affordable resources, and attending to daily meals, dressing, bathing, or even just providing company can be time-consuming, exhausting, and challenging.
Contact the Sanford Center for Aging
If you cannot find the resource you are looking for, feel free to call us at 775-784-4774 so we can further assist you.