'Caring For The Caregivers' Focus Of Smith Village Support Group

CHICAGO — There is nothing more stressful or isolating than being the main caregiver of a family member or friend with dementia. If you’re a caregiver in need of support, Smith Village’s upcoming Caregiver Support Group Tuesday, Aug. 20, will address “Caring For the Caregiver.”

The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Place, Chicago. Sessions are FREE and open to the community.

Facilitators will address how to create a personal action plan to help balance caregiving duties with caregivers’ own personal well being. Caregivers will get tips on building a support network, delegating tasks and utilizing community resources.

“Asking for help is a crucial part of being an effective caregiver. We can help you build a support network, delegate tasks and utilize community resources,” says group leader Alice Keane, a resident of Smith Village, trained by the Alzheimer’s Association.

These neighborhood meetings are free and open to all caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. For more information about the Caregiver Support Group meeting or about Smith Village, call 773-474-7300.