Frequently Asked Questions
The following are some frequently asked questions about the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers:
1. Is the program only available for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease? What about caregivers of persons with other conditions?
At this time, the Stress-Busting program is only available to those family caregivers who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The program has been developed specifically for these caregivers. For assistance with caregiving issues for caregivers of loved ones with other conditions, please check with your local Area Agency on Aging or the National Family Caregiving Association at www.nfcacares.org. Contact information is listed on the Contact Us page.
2. Is the program available in my area?
Check the Calendar page on this website or call us at (210) 877-7987 or 1-866-390-6491 Toll Free. We can direct you to a local contact for your area.
3. I can't leave my loved one alone. Is respite care available for caregivers who would like to participate in the program?
Limited respite care may be available upon request. Check with the partnering organization in your area listed on the Contact Us page.
Inspirational Quotes
"It is not how much we do - it is how much love we put into the doing."
Mother Teresa
"Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself."
Hermann Hesse
"Education is light, lack of it darkness."
Russian Proverb
