A First Stop for Caregiver Support: Your Office for the Aging
When my mother moved in with me and my young family in 2005, I thought of myself as a daughter, not as a “caregiver,” and I had no idea I needed support. Fortunately, a neighbor of mine, who was a long-distance caregiver for her mother, told me about our county’s Office for the Aging, and recommended that I make an appointment with one of their counselors.
If this neighbor hadn’t told me about the Office for the Aging, I doubt I would have known they existed. Often, that’s how it goes when you become a caregiver—you don’t know where to turn for help, or even that you need help.
In this week's post for caregivers.com, I outline "7 Reasons to Call Your Office for the Aging" and give you a link to find your local office.
You can read more here.