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Caring for someone who is seriously ill can be very tiring. Most caregivers feel selfish if they think of themselves, especially in light of the trials their loved one is facing. But if the caregiver does not get help and support, s/he may get sick as well and then who will care for the patient? Meeting with others who are in the same position, who know the trials and the heartaches, and the joys and triumphs--not to mention helpful tips for making life easier!--can do wonders for your ability to keep providing care. You may also want to look at the support groups listed for your care receiver’s condition. The groups listed here are non-disease specific.
Caring for the Caregiver Support Group
541-687-6234
Free support group for caregivers. Meetings are held weekly for 8 weeks, then repeated quarterly. Participants are welcome to begin attending at any point during the sequence. Portions of each session will include support, discussion about caregiver issues, and information about resources. Topics may include caregiver fatigue, tips on how to provide care, transportation, difficult behavior, long-term care, and respite. Anyone is welcome to attend. Unpaid caregivers residing in Lane County, who are providing care for someone age 60 and over, or caregivers who are age 60 and over caring for a related child under the age of 18, including children with a disability, are especially encouraged to come. Call for details and locations.
1162 Willamette Street, Annex
Eugene, OR 97401
Cascade Caregiver's Support Group
541-726-4484
Groups are open to all caregivers in need of support, education and community referrals. If the person you care for needs help while you attend the group, respite care is available. This is a service of Cascade Health Solutions.
996 Jefferson
Eugene, OR 97402
http://www.cascadehealth.org/center_for_healthy_living/cascade_adult_center/
Family Caregiver Program
541-682-4038
Program offers resource information, respite, limited transportation, minor home modifications, minor maintenance and repair, assistive technology, activities and necessary supplies and training. Sponsored in Lane County by Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Lane Community College, and Senior & Disabled Services, a division of Lane Council of Governments.
http://www.sdslane.org/fcsp.html
Online Caregiver Support Groups
Whether you are a new caregiver, a veteran caregiver (been at it for several years), a caregiver in transition (e.g., the person you care for is now in a nursing home), there is a support group here for you. This internet listserve allows you to correspond with others in the same situation through e-mail. Many people say that they like online support groups because of the ability to access it at their convenience, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some also note that the anonymity of an online group makes them feel more comfortable speaking candidly. In addition to the support groups, this website also offers many helpful tips and articles.
http://www.caregiving.com
Inclusion of a service on this webpage does not imply endorsement by Partners. Similarly, ommission of a service does not reflect criticism. We have simply included those services known to us at the time of creating this website. |
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