My husbands Alzheimers is too much for me to manage on my own. Where can I get help?
Most people find caring for someone with dementia to be more than a one person job. There are many ways you can get support in caring for someone with dementia/Alzheimer’s. • Caregiver support groups offer a supportive environment to share your struggles, learn from others different ways of coping, and gather resources available in your community. The Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts Chapter (311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472) keeps lists of support groups and provides a helpful starting point. They can be reached at 617-868-6718 or http://www.alzmass.org. • Respite care can come in different forms. If the caregiver would benefit from a scheduled time off every day or week, home care services can be arranged. If the caregiver would benefit from a much needed vacation, live-in home care or a short stay in a memory impairment unit of assisted living is also a possibility. Often times having a consultation with a geriatric care manager can help sort out the caregiver’s and the
