there is a caregiver
support line, information
about available services
and supports, and advice on
legal and financial matters.
Finally, find a way to
help any caregiver you know
stay connected. Especially
during
the
winter
months, it is easy for
caregivers to feel isolated
and
overwhelmed.
Getting together in
person—or
even
virtually—with these
friends and relatives
can help improve their
morale and give them
the emotional boost
they need. Whether you
reach out by telephone,
email or even through social
networking
sites,
keeping
friends and community close can
make a world of difference.
Making even a small
effort to help a caregiver take time
for themselves can alleviate the
challenges that they face every day
and will help them get through the
cold months ahead.
Jane Margesson
AARP Maine Communications Director
WINTER 2014
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