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Originally Posted by whodoyoulike
This wasn't the help I was referring. Family caregivers aren't medically trained or experienced in illnesses, there should be someplace where one can seek guidance. After the passing of a love one, then there are counseling groups available. It seems a little late.
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I was not suggesting that Belgium's laws were an option, I'm sorry if you felt this.
I'm not sure which illnesses you're speaking of, but I promise you, there is help. There is guidance. There are--support groups--for family members of patients with Alzheimers, stroke, traumatic brain injury, diabetes, kidney disease, etc throughout each state. Maybe not in the most remote areas, no, but most areas, yes. .... Too, it is absolutely staggering how much a caregiver that is with these patients 24-7 comes to learn and carry out everyday. It takes a tremendous toll. Still, family caregivers become the
voice of the infirmed family member and doctors rely on them greatly in treating the patient.