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 Whether a family caregiver is in the early stages of helping, or is in the midst of single-handedly trying to manage everything for a loved one, it’s important to find out what resources are available.
The Rocky Mountain MS Center: MS Caregivers Support Group
A monthly Caregiver’s support meeting is facilitated by a professional MS worker with personal experience in MS caregiving.
Second Tuesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the King Adult Day Enrichment Program. Please call 303-433-6887 if you have questions.
MS Caregivers' Hot Topic Seminar Series
Offerred six times a year and designed to address the "hot topics" of MS Caregivers.
2010 MS Caregivers' Hot Topic Schedule:
March 31st: Home Help-Practical Strategies for Caregivers and How to Make Your Home Work
May 26th:Stress, Anger and Emotional Costs
July 28th:Life Care Planning, Financial/Estate Planning and Advanced Directives
September 29th:Grief and Loss for Caregivers
Octover 27th:Sexuality and Relationships
November 11th:Humor and Care for the Caregiver
Other Resources for MS Caregivers
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
National Toll-Free Helpline: (888) MSFOCUS; www.msfocus.org;
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National Family Caregivers Association
1-800-896-3650;
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Children of Aging Parents
A caregivers’ organization for children with aging parents. 1-800-227-7294
Well Spouse Association
For the "well" spouse who provides care for a chronically ill or disabled spouse.
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The Family Caregiver Alliance
A community-based nonprofit organization created to support the work of families caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. www.cargiver.org.
To download our full list of MS Caregivers Resources, please click HERE.
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