Members of support groups receive personal benefit by discussing their circumstances and then receiving feedback. Smith says caregivers also should pay close attention to their own personal well-being and get help whenever possible. It can be an emotional strain to the point of ruining the health of the caregivers if they're not careful. I'm grateful for the support the Alzheimer's Association provides for caregivers. The association provides educational materials to help people better understand the disease and offers suggestions on how to make the patient's environment safe and simple.
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