Many people feel overwhelmed these days juggling the demands of daily life. But for someone who cares for a loved one with dementia, the balancing act is tough. If you find yourself without the time to take care of your own needs, you may be putting yourself and your own health at risk. The challenge of caring for one’s self increases as the needs of the person with dementia increases. By learning caregiving skills, however, you can make sure that your loved one feels supported and is living a full life. You can also ensure that you are taking steps to preserve your own well-being.
If this sounds like you, then consider joining a support group that you can rely on for help. In fact, not finding the support you need may lead to caregiver burnout, damaging to both you and the person with dementia.
An Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will be meeting the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Arborlawn. Join us at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15 for the first meeting. The group will meet in Room 212.
Join us to find help with issues concerning the Do’s and Don’ts of working with persons with Dementia, How to Find Respite Care, Emergency Room Visits, Behaviors, Legal Plans, Basic of Alzheimer’s Disease and many more helpful topics.
Alzheimer's Association support groups are offered free of charge and open to the community. For more details, contact Bryan Bellamy (817-731-0701).
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