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Last year, I wrote of my parents best
friends,
Henry and Grace
It is hard to believe, but an entire year
has gone by since Harry's passing and as we sat in Grace's
apartment after the memorial service last week, the talk around
the table turned to support groups. Well to be factual, the
talk turned to the small group which regularly meets in the
buildings bar/recreational room. This group has met every week
for the past few years around
6:00 p.m. and shares the stories of the day, as well as a
supportive shoulder when necessary. Grace began to find comfort
in going downstairs for an hour or so at a time as Henry's
illness progressed.
We started to talk about if this evening
group could officially be called a Support Group. It is not
moderated or sanctioned by a healthcare or societal
organization, yet it certainly does support its members in
need. All members of the evening group were at Henry's funeral
last year and almost three fourths of the assemblage this day
were regular attendees.
I told them that I would ask if you had
similar stories of non-traditional supportive groups that help
as you care for your loved ones...other than this one, of
course.
Share your story.
Support Rural Family Caregivers
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
