Caregivers run a high risk or depression and burning out from the stressful and emotionally draining duties of caregiving. Know the signs of depression and join a caregiver support group
that will allow you to vent your frustrations and support other caregivers:
Piedmont Hospital: Offer support groups and workshops for those providing dementia caregiving services.
Caregiver Care Atlanta: Family caregiving support group led by Barbara Jacobs, PhD, meets the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10:30 AM to 12 Noon in the library of The Cohen Home in Alpharetta.
Emory Eastside Medical Center: Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Emory Eastside Heritage Center Conference Room.
Strength for Caring Georgia caregiver resources: Excellent resource including aging support services and caregiver support programs.
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