Where Caregivers Can Get Help

Wellness Web Senior Citizen, a collaborative online community focused on aging issues, urges caregivers of elderly people to seek additional help in coping with often overwhelming demands. It recommends checking these resources:

The local Area Agency on Aging can provide information on nearby public and private programs and services.

Churches and synagogues often have volunteers who help the elderly.

Senior centers provide companionship, daily care duties, and lunch for the elderly.

Meals on Wheels provides home delivery of hot meals; the Visiting Nurse Association provides home health aides.

Ask other family members to share some of the duties and responsibilities.

Join caregiver support groups for emotional support.