]> http://caringcommunity.org/taxonomy/view/or/8 Organizations providing assistance and support concerning elder care, disease management, palliative care and end of life care accessible via links for your convenience. Support groups are included to help people dealing with specific issues such as Alzheimer’s or Grief and Loss. Information is arranged by geographic region. en http://caringcommunity.org/node/view/342 <p><strong>Maryann Schacht, <span class="caps">MSW, BCD,</span></strong> is an author, speaker, and workshop leader with more than 30 years experience working with families in crisis. Her book titled <em>A Caregiver&#8217;s Challenge: Living, Loving, Letting Go</em> offers a road map and survival guide to everyone who is suddenly thrust into a caregiver role. She combines her personal experience caring for her terminally ill husband with her professional expertise in this invaluable resource. <em>A Caregiver&#8217;s Challenge</em> offers support, resources, and useful exercises for caregivers and their patients. </p> <p>Maryann is frequently interviewed on national radio about caregivers and comfort care issues.</p> Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:06:04 -0700