The number of family caregivers continues to grow in proportion to the aging population. Demands on family caregivers are multi-faceted; they can be physical, emotional, financial and spiritual. Most of the caregivers Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens works with are caring for either a spouse or a parent. These amazing individuals make personal sacrifices every day, placing their loved ones’ needs ahead of their own. The Family Caregiver Support Program works to alleviate some of the demands placed on family caregivers by providing Caregiver Peer Support Groups, Caregiver Training and Education, Case Management and Respite Care along with information and referral services.
The purpose of the support group is to provide an opportunity for family members, friends, caregivers, and other interested individuals to meet regularly for mutual emotional support and to exchange coping skills with one another in matters relating to cognitive impairment when caring for a loved one with some form of dementia.
The reasons that people attend support groups vary. People may come to a group to gain a better understanding of the disease, because they are in crisis, or because they have specific caregiving struggles. They may be looking for advice on a particular subject or just want to be with people who are having similar experiences. Therefore, the support group is different things for different people. Whatever the reason for attending, the Support Group offers:
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