Introducing Riverside Care Advisors Monthly Caregiver Support Group
Taking care of a loved one can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly draining. Whether you’re caring for a spouse, parent, sibling, or close friend, it’s a heavy responsibility that you shouldn't have to navigate alone. That’s why Riverside Care Advisors is launching a monthly Caregiver Support Group: a welcoming, judgement-free space where you can connect with people who know what you’re going through.
Why a Support Group Can Help
Caregivers spend much of their energy focused outward–on appointments, safety, logistics, and decision-making–while their own needs fall to the bottom of the list. Stress, and the pressure to “hold it all together,” can leave you exhausted, worried, and stretched thin. Friends may be kind but not really understand, and it’s often hard to be completely honest with the person you’re caring for.
Our support group offers:
A place to talk openly with people who understand caregiving firsthand
Reassurance that your worries, frustrations, guilt, and fatigue are normal
Perspective from others navigating similar challenges
Practical insights that come from shared experience
The group is about connection, reflection, meeting caregivers where they are, and giving them space to be heard.
What to Expect from the Group
This isn’t a lecture or a class. It’s a guided conversation with structure and support.
Each session will be:
Facilitated by an experienced Riverside Care Advisors team member who will gently guide the conversation based on what participants want to discuss and offer practical insights.
Confidential and respectful: What’s shared in the group stays in the group. We’ll set clear expectations at the start so everyone feels safe to speak openly.
Grounded in real-world caregiving concerns: Peer connection and shared experience will be at the center of every meeting.
Who the Group Is For
Our group is open to caregivers of all kinds, including:
Spouses and partners
Adult children
Siblings
Friends and other family members in a caregiving role
Whether you’re new to caregiving or have been doing it for years, you’re welcome here. There’s no expectation for you to share–listening is just as welcome as talking.
Group Details
When: Last Thursday of every month Time: 3:00–4:00 PM Where: Riverside Care Advisors 37 ½ Forrester Street, First Floor Newburyport, MA Group Size: Limited to 10 participants RSVP Required: Email phoffman@riversidecareadvisors.com or reply to this email to say that you plan to attend.
The Caregiver Support Group is open to:
Current Riverside Care Advisors clients
Individuals who have previously completed a consultation with us
Past attendees of Riverside Care Advisors educational presentations
Our goal is to provide a supportive, confidential environment where caregivers can speak openly, gain perspective, and leave each meeting feeling more informed, connected, and understood. If caregiving feels tiring, confusing, or lonely and you’d like a place to talk with people who understand, consider this your invitation.
If you’re interested in attending an upcoming session, please reply to this email to reserve your spot. Space is limited, and confirmation will be sent once your RSVP is received.