Butler County Senior News
February 2017 Volume 11, Number 5
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Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups available in Butler County According to the Alzheimer ’s Association, nearly 10 million people care for someone with the disease in the United State alone, with many more affected worldwide. There’s no question that caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s can take a somber toll on the physical and emotional health of the caregiver. If you are providing care for a loved one a form of
dementia, you know first hand that it can be a challenging task. But doing so can be much easier for the caregiver with some physical and emotional support from others who are in the same situation. Research from New York University has shown that counseling and support are good for easing the stress caregivers can experience.
So if you are a caregiver to someone with this disease, reach out and take advantage of one or more of the following resources. Support Groups: Right here in Butler County, Lifesteps of Western Pennsylvania offers an Alzheimer ’s Caregivers 2016 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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