Support groups give caregivers friends, shoulders to lean on

Helen Smith is the patient care coordinator for the Cancer Care Center in New Albany. She came up with the idea for a support group for caregivers.. Joy Mistapich is a registered nurse and an oncology-certified nurse who facilitates the caregivers support group.. An additional support group will begin to meet at the Sellerburg Health and Rehabilitation Center at 7823 Old Hwy. 60 on April 21, 2003 on Monday at 2:00 p.m.. A box of tips for caregivers is included with the article.