You are not alone. The right support group can be a great place of comfort where you can talk to people who have been through similar situations and faced the challenges you’re facing. You can talk about how you’re feeling with people who understand. A good support group can be a network of friends to whom you can turn when you have questions or need help—and in turn, you can be there for them as well.
Caring for a family member demonstrates love and commitment and can be a very rewarding experience. Exhaustion, worry, inadequate resources, and continuous care demands are enormously stressful. Be sure to take care of you!
Trying to balance your work responsibilities and family caregiving can be difficult. Find out how to get support from your employer to help you balance all aspects of your life.
Achieving consensus among family members about a relative's care can be invaluable to everyone in the family. Find out how to run a family meeting and what makes them effective.