Social worker Courtney Langhorne says participants will learn how to manage the unexpected stress caregivers often experience. "I think a lot of people think it'll be simple taking care of a loved one - but then they have to feed them every day, take care of all their hygiene needs," says Langhorne. "You have to administer their medication during the day and during the night so now you have to adjust your schedule to take care of all of their needs and manage everything for them."

According to Langhorne, caregivers have to resolve a variety of situations. She recommends they take classes to learn new coping strategies and join support groups - in an effort to reduce anxiety for both the caregiver and the elderly relative.