Programs
for Caregivers
Caregivers
of people living with MS provide crucial support to their spouses,
partners, siblings, sons or daughters, parents, other relatives
or friends. Their role in enhancing the lives of these people
is invaluable but is also very demanding and can be stressful.
The MS Society offers support programs to enable caregivers
to share their experiences, feelings and information with others
who deal with similar day-to-day challenges.
Taking
Care: Resources for Caregivers
Provides caregivers with
useful insights and resources to help manage their important
role as a caregiver. Includes Caregivers'
Messages to Live By and
Caregiver to Caregiver Tips on
Self care: Mind, Body & Soul, how to Ask for Help: Accessing Community Resources & Support,
and that
Knowledge is Power.
Caregiver
Special Assistance Program
Male
Cargivers Self-Help Group - Winnipeg
This is a group of men whose partners have MS. Members bring
a wide range of experiences and information to share with the
group. Meest the 1st Wednesday of the month from 7 - 9 p.m.
in the MS Society Program Room, 1465 Buffalo Place. Contact
Ellen Karr at (204) 988-0917 or e-mail at Ellen
Karr .
Female Caregivers Group -
Winnipeg
For women whose partner has MS.
Meets the 1st Thursday of the month from
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in various locations. Contact Ellen Karr at (204) 988-0917 or e-mail
at Ellen Karr
.
CAREGIVER
SELF-HELP GROUP
The
Carman Caregiver Self-Help Group is designed to meet the education
and support needs of people providing care and support for people
living with MS in Southern Manitoba. Contact Nadine Konyk at
(204) 471-0402 for information.
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