Some people have trouble adapting to the new situation. It is
important to recognize if this is happening to you and, if so,
to talk to someone. Friends and family members are a great place
to start. Try not to think about being a "burden" to others
or hold back in fear of their judgment. You are experiencing
a big challenge and it is okay for you to turn to your family
and close friends for help.
There are many places you can turn to find someone who will
listen and offer support while you express your feelings:
Many
new caregivers find that learning about caregiving and the patient's
illness helps relieve their anxiety. On this site, you will
find practical information to prepare you as a caregiver, as
well as links to and listings of organizations, books, and web
sites that offer all types of caregiving and disease-specific
information.
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National
Family Caregivers Association
Maintains a peer support network that puts caregivers
in touch with others in similar situations and offers
a newsletter and other printed materials with information
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Well
Spouse Foundation
Provides support to spouses/partners of the ill or disabled
through support groups, caregiver networks, and a bimonthly
newsletter.
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