
Caregivers Support Group
A voluntary caregiver is a spouse, relative, friend or neighbor of a disabled person or child who assists with activities of daily living and assists those unable to fully take care of themselves. The challenges of a caregiver are unique and sometimes it's hard to find people to talk to who know what you're going through. Join the conversation and find others who...

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Recently in dealing with my brother in law who has MS and two other friends with cancer I have noticed that they all have many needs. They somehow fall into this "gray area" where they need help but most organizations say they are too young to qualify for services. I am starting to think that maybe I should start some kind of organization to help fill these needs. As an individual I just can't help them all on my own, but something must be done. So for now I guess I would say I'm in the research stages in trying to find out how to go about doing this and what exactly are the most pressing needs of these people who are falling through the cracks. What things do you find yourself needing that your insurance and/or medicare won't cover? Or that age is preventing you from qualifing for?
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