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BEMIDJI - There's nothing quite like the pain of a loved one looking at you and no longer recognizing who you are. For the caregivers of patients with dementia, the experience can feel isolating and the responsibility overwhelming.
These feelings of isolation and stress are something that Northwoods Caregivers is working to address, by providing support groups in northwest Minnesota for those who find themselves in the position of a caregiver - whether they recognize it or not.
"People are often in the role of caregiver but they don't recognize that necessarily," said Jenn Cole, the dementia program manager at Northwoods Caregivers. "They often think they're alone in the world, so when you get a support group going you often hear 'Oh my god, look at all the people who are doing what I'm doing! I'm not alone.'"
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