Local Support Groups for Caregivers

Carson City Caregiver Support Group (All Caregivers)

St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Phone 775-882-1534

Contact the support group leader, Dr. Deb Cash, for more information: nvdebcash41@yahoo.com

Online Support Groups for Caregivers

APDA Virtual Care Partner Support Group

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/virtual-care-partner-support-group/

Caregiver Resources

The role of a caregiver is usually one that a person must take on without any prior warning. It is a major change to anyone’s lifestyle. A caregiver must be on-call twenty-four hours a day. They must always be on their toes. They must be organized, well informed and watchful. They must be very patient, helpful and warm-hearted towards their loved one’s changing physical/mental condition. All this is difficult to master. A caregiver must also have inner strength and determination to carefully balance the new demands that lie ahead. For more information visit https://myparkinsons.org/parkinsons-caregiver-role/

Making simple home adjustments can make it easier. This article gives some good suggestions: https://parkinsonsdisease.net/living/home-adjustments/

AARP

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2021/support-groups.html?intcmp=AE-CAR-R5-C3-CORONA

APDA Resources for Care Partners

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/resources-support/for-caregivers/

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Caregiver’s Compensation Guide

There are three main ways you can get paid if you are taking care of an aging family member.

Please call the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada at 775-333-5499 if you have any questions.