Introduction to Support Groups

In this video, caregivers talk about the benefits of attending support groups. They discuss common fears and misconceptions; practical, social, and emotional rewards; and various group formats that are available. To find a support group near you, please see these resources:
● https://memory.ucsf.edu/finding-support
● http://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
● https://www.caregiver.org/support-groups
● https://www.lbda.org/content/local-lb...
● http://www.theaftd.org/life-with-ftd/...
● https://www.psp.org/ineedsupport/supp...
● http://www.parkinson.org/find-help/re...

“Conversations with Caregivers” (http://bit.do/conversationswithcaregi...) is a series of short videos that offers practical advice from real family caregivers who care for persons with dementia; a general term for diseases that cause the gradual loss of ability to think, communicate, and live independently. These videos are intended to help viewers manage common caregiving challenges; nevertheless, the content will not apply to every situation. Please seek professional medical advice for questions and concerns about your or your loved one’s medical condition.

These videos were produced with support from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation and Tideswell at UCSF in partnership with the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. They were made possible by the generosity of the families who agreed to be filmed.