Interventions can change the impact of the patient's disability on the caregiver's life. Support Groups that provide socialization for the caregiver are proven to be effective. Studies have also shown that group members benefit from sharing personal experiences and ventilating feelings. Support groups help caregivers that are dealing with difficult family decisions or are struggling with social isolation. The caregiver seeking support should use the group to release feelings and experiences.
Groups are also helpful to the caregiver that asks questions of the other members.
Mutual and Psychoeducational groups are proven to be most effective for reducing physical, social, and psychological problems. Short-term groups that are followed by sporadic visits to the group have been shown to be more effective than long term groups.