Caregivers Giving to Caregivers

Location
Port Washington, NY 40.84-73.72 11050US
Meetups
14 so far
Members
35 Caregivers
Rating
Caring for the Caregiver 5.00 5.003
Meetup topics
Founded
November 18, 2008

"There are only four kinds of people in this world: Those who have been caregivers * Those who currently are caregivers * Those who will be caregivers * Those who will need caregivers". - Rosalynn Carter, Helping Yourself Help Others

Come learn about caregiving—how to give, how to receive. Caregiving begins with loving. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always end that way. In this group, we will explore new ideas and new resources to help you cope successfully.

[ Photo credit: "Hannah's Candle", by Bekah Stargazing. Used under the terms of a Creative Commons license. http://flickr.com/photos/bekahstargazing/331916226/ ]

What members are saying

“ to help deal with caregiving issues ”

“ There are many stresses that one encounters as a care giver: some you can anticipate other come as a surprise. ... ”

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What's new?

  • Oct 10
    • New member
      Steve The Voice
      “My wife has Neurofibromatosis type 2 which has gotten worse over the years to the point where now I cannot care for her on my own anymore. So we have a live-in caregiver now to help with all of my wife's needs.”
  • Sep 6
    • New member
      Jill
      “I run a elder care resolution group on linked in and find that it is important to know what you are doing when you are all of a sudden involved in making important choices with your family.”
  • Aug 25
    • New member
      Alex S
      “My 72-year-old mother has been diagnosed with "Mild Cognitive Impairment," which seems to be the early stages of AD. Want to learn more about how my family and I can deal with her condition. Unfortunately, I can't attend the Aug 30 event.”
  • Jul 28
    • New member
      Rachel
      “To network with others supporting caregivers. I live out of state from D.C. and I joined since these types of group are few, so networking with others. I also started a group to support Caregivers in the DFW area.”
  • Jul 21
    • New member
      Roger J. Schilling
      “To promote Caring for the Caregiver as part of St. Bede's Episcopal Church outreach program.”
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