{"id":462,"date":"2022-10-12T17:50:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T17:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\/todays-care\/paralysis-help-overview\/caregiving\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T13:52:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T18:52:04","slug":"for-caregivers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\/todays-care\/living-with-paralysis\/for-caregivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for Caregivers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Caregiving for someone living with paralysis requires more than physical support \u2014 it requires resources, community, and strategies for both you and your loved one to thrive.<\/strong>
At the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, we understand the unique challenges faced by family caregivers of people living with paralysis, including spinal cord injury and other disabilities. Here you will find practical caregiving tips<\/strong>, a free paralysis resource guide<\/strong>, and a virtual support group<\/strong> to help you care for your loved one \u2014 and yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re managing new responsibilities, balancing your own health, or seeking peer support, our goal is to connect you with the tools and community you need to sustain your role as a caregiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dana Reeve on Caregiving<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
She was known for being a model caregiver, supporting Christopher Reeve and their family after he sustained a spinal cord injury in 1995. It was her vision, to provide resources for the entire support system, that led to the creation of the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC).\n<\/div>\n
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Caregiving Tips<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
It is critical for caregivers to identify strategies that not only allow them to effectively support loved ones but create the time and space to maintain their own identity. Consider these suggestions compiled by the National Paralysis Resource Center.\n<\/div>\n
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Caregiver Virtual Support Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Reeve Foundation\u2019s Caring for a Family Member Living with Paralysis<\/em> support group provides an opportunity for caregivers to connect with other caregivers who understand what they are going through and to gain support, insight, and guidance. Find a meeting to attend below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n