Support Group Respite Ideas

Being involved in an Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group is one of the best ways to get support and caregiving advice. But sometimes even Support Groups need respite. Here's a few suggestions:

Eat! Potluck or take-out dinner or desserts

Tell life stories

Set goals for your lives

Cheer each other on

Invite guest speakers

Watch videos

Research topics and share information

Take tirns helping each other with projects

Pool resources for respite: hire one respite worker for two or more patients instead of spending so much for individual care

Go on respite day trips together

Write letters to Congress about caregiver support

Develop ways to help each other via telephone or internet when you can't meet in person

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