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Which Caregiver Are You?

Living Together Caregiver: Aunt Mary moved in with you two years ago when it was apparent she could no longer manage on her own. She is such a warm spirit and a delight to have around the house with your husband and children. As it turns out, ...
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Daily Caregiver

You stop by Dad's house everyday with his dinner and go through his mail with him. If he has a doctor's appointment, you are the driver or you arrange for him to be driven. You call him and he calls you whenever there is a need. When you have a family ev...
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Long-Term Illness Caregiver

Your wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease five years ago. You and your daughter are a team and understand that your wife is starting to forget who you are and she is starting to wander out into the neighborhood unexpectedly. You both understand...
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Sudden Medical Emergency Caregiver

Your out-of-town cousin called you to tell you that Uncle Joe just fell off of the ladder and broke his both his hip and left leg. Since you are the only one within 30 minutes of his hometown, you rushed to the hospital to check on his status. Your 7...
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Caregiver Under 30

You only lived on your own for a few months when you were told that your Dad was diagnosed with cancer. You believed that there was no other choice but to move back home to help your Mom with your Dad's care. All of your friends are dating and hanging...
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Household Management Caregiver

Mom just told you her roof is leaking so you are on the phone and internet looking for contractors. Managing the heating cost and repairs used to be easy for Mom but it has become apparent that the house is not being taken care of and the bills are not bei...
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Relief Caregiver

Your brother has been taking care of Dad since he had a stroke last year. You understand how difficult it can be for your brother so you relieve him every other month by helping with Dad. While you bathe and dress your Dad every day for a week, your ...
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Out-of-Town Caregiver

You live out of town but you are the "go-to" person whenever Mom needs something. Whenever there is some sort of medical problem, her doctors know they must contact you. You fly into town every three months to check on Mom, meet with her doctors, buy house...
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Caregiver Support

Your neighbor is caring for her Mom and Dad. Her Mom lives with her now but her Dad is in nursing home. Your neighbor goes to the nursing home three days a week and it is obvious to you that the daily care of her Mom is becoming overwhelming for ...
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Leave The Light On Foundation

Leave The Light On Foundation is comprised of former caregivers who have joined together to help current caregivers in need of support. Our support groups, hotline and researchers are available to help you.

Attend Leave The Light On Caregiver Support Groups

Discuss your challenges with other caregivers.
Learn ways to relax from a meditation expert.
Get direction from experts on managing your loved one's finances.

Call the Leave The Light On Hotline when you just need to talk:

I don't think Mom recognizes me anymore.
My sister won't help me care for Dad.
I'm trying to adjust to caring for my husband since his stroke.

Let Leave The Light On Foundation research the answers to your questions:

Should I have a Power of Attorney document?
How do I find a home health person to help with Aunt Jane while I'm at work?
What does "Respite Care" mean?

Pre-register now for LTLOF Support Groups at new locations!

Saturday, June 1st, 9:30 a.m., Division Street Grill, 26 North Division Street, Peekskill, N.Y.

Thursday, June 6th, 6:00 p.m., Kathleen's Tea Room, 979 Main Street, Peekskill, NY.

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