A site for caregivers of HCV patients

[Galen]

I got this notice from the Hepaitis Clear and Clearing group.  They started a site for those caring for those on tx for hep c

Hi Everyone,
We have been asked to start a group specificaly for folks who are support people, friends, loved ones for people with Hepatitis, whether on treatment or not...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CaregiversForThoseWithHepatitis

Please share this with your loved ones.. The caregivers, this is a special list that appears to be long overdue...We need your support!

Our Mission
To provide a forum for caregivers of folks with Hepatitis to
exchange experiences and information
To provide a source of understanding, support and self awareness of the challenges that may face you.
To provide a forum to vent, share happiness, fears and offer up
resources to keep you in the loop of whats current in the medical field concerning Hepatitis. This information shared is not to replace your Doctors advice, always seek out answers from your Physician!
To remind you of choices for caregivers to take good care of you. Wonderful tips from recipes that are easy and delicious, to ways to pamper you and yours near and dear to your heart.
To attempt to shift to the perception of care giving toward
adventure, enthusiam and joy!!  

Hello,
I am Anita and have been walking beside my mate who is a person with Hepatitis for 3 wonderful years. She is now on Pegesys and there really doesn't seem to be a place for those of us riding shotgun to those who have this dis-
ease.