For Caregivers » coping mechanism http://forcaregivers.com Resources and Information that Empower Caregivers Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:24:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 The Power of Support Groups http://forcaregivers.com/power-of-support-groups/ http://forcaregivers.com/power-of-support-groups/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:06:32 +0000 admin http://forcaregivers.com/?p=130 There are two main types of support groups that are widely available for caregivers who need some support from non-family members and friends when it comes to the daily stresses of being a full-time caregiver.

For some people, having a network of friends and family is enough to help them deal effectively with the stress of caregiving, but for most people who are full-time caregivers, a support group is not only a welcome, but even a necessary, coping mechanism.

Support groups that are widely available for adult caregivers are online groups and local groups.

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