Caregiving Support Group

Are you currently caring for an elderly family member, loved one, or spouse? Share your thoughts, tips, and support with other members who understand what you're going through.

Newest Group Members

	ALifeWithoutYou2009 Worked as a Caregiver for the elderly for 4 years		lanisha I take care of my mom who has had a brain surgery and multiple strokes after.
	sewnsow Care for my 92 year old mother. She lives alone, but needs assistance on a daily basis.		bellringe1 Took care of my mother, and also helped with my mother-in-law before thay went home to be with the LORD!
	miscecil caregiver to a bed ridden husband who has type 2 diabeties, multiple amputations, and organ failure. mom of 3, and full ...		KellyK I am a Fibromyalgia Survivor and a Caregiver. I have endured Chronic Pain all of my life. 20 years of Endometriosis, A ...

Recent Discussions

beyond stress to defeat
it's been 5 years since my husbands first amputation, we've gone from him working full time to not being able to work at all. Making me the bread winner to our family of 4 on a career that I went back to after being a stay at home mom for 18 years. Lets Read more...

Posted by miscecil on Wed Jan 6

Re: Help
Hi Donna, Unfortunately we have something in common, our husbands with MS. I just joined & posted a blog. I am Maria & we live in SWFL now since May 2008 moved from NY. I struggle alot with my husband & it takes a huge toll on our marriag Read more...

Posted by cuchie8614 on Wed Dec 9

What about me?
I am a caregiver to my ill disabled husband. Helped him recover from a 15yr plus addiction. He has 2nd stage progessive ms, suffers from a surgery from a severed spine and recently been diagnosed with Bi-Polar. Between moodswings from the MS double wha Read more...

Posted by cuchie8614 on Wed Dec 9

Stress
I think this has been the most stressful month I've ever had. Rewarding but stressful. I moved my ex-mother-in-law into my home after her being in the nursing home for 6 years,. Her blood sugar was out of control along with her blood pressure. I have gott Read more...

Posted by tmzapped on Wed Sep 16

Re: Being a Caregiver
Just read the book Stormy Omartain, a story of forgiveness and healing...I got it from the library - will be VERY helpful to you.. Read more...

Posted by MFJ on Mon Jul 13

Re: caregiver
bigmamawhite....please email me...I may have something to help...marcia@christfocus.com Read more...

Posted by MFJ on Mon Jul 13

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Meet the Group Leader

Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed

I am an educator, writer, and consultant for person-centered programs and training for home and residential care settings. As an advocate, I serve on state and national boards of healthcare organizations and speak at conferences urging enhanced quality of life and quality of care for all.
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