Where do caregivers or family go for support?

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7. When I was helping my mom, a local OKC United Way partner (Sunbeam) helped a bunch

Try this: https://www.unitedway.org/caregivers#

There's a link at the bottom to help find local UW partners. This is the kind of assistance all those donations go towards.

In my mom's community, I found a caregivers' support group, respite care when I needed to leave the house, and some personal counseling and training appropriate to my mom's condition. The support group helped me understand the sorts of challenges caregivers face. By seeing what others are going through I was better prepared when the final stages (like in-home hospice care) became apparent.

Please don't feel alone and don't feel guilty or unappreciated. Reach out to local community partners. Many faith-based communities can be resources for networking and self-care.