Caregiver Resources

Caregiving is a challenging role physically, emotionally and financially. Discover supportive programs that can help you better provide for your loved one and avoid burnout.

Some government programs pay family or friends of people with disabilities to help with daily activities, including personal care, giving medicine, cooking, cleaning and more.

Nearly 1 in 10 Americans aged 65 and older are living today with dementia — a disease that has special challenges for family caregivers. Learn about the symptoms, types and early warning signs of dementia and emerging treatments.

Whether the Parkinson’s diagnosis is new to your loved one or you have been living with Parkinson’s for a long time, you have the right and responsibility to make the care partnership as productive as possible, with the least amount of stress and conflict. Preparation is key in all respects: emotional, financial and physical. We hope that the tips and tools in this workbook will help prepare you for every step of the journey.

A wealth of information to help you successfully manage heart failure.

Did you know that the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) offers guidelines and commentaries that help your healthcare provider make decisions about your medical treatment? Use this QR code to learn all the recommended guidelines for kidney disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable.  Here you'll find information, resources and tools to help you understand COPD, manage treatment and lifestyle changes, find support and take action.

AACY is the only organization in the U.S. dedicated solely to addressing caregiving Youth issues. AACY inclusively serves Caregiving Youth and their families of all ethnicities, countries of origin, income levels, gender identification, health conditions, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and religions. We respect and demonstrate equality along with racial and social equity as we honor human dignity that is exemplified by our Core Values of Collaboration, Compassion, Empowerment, Innovation, and Responsiveness.

Founded in 2011 by Ai-jen Poo and Sarita Gupta, Caring Across Generations is a national organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people, and aging adults working to transform the way we care in this country.

CAN is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization. It works to improve the quality of life for tens of millions of family caregivers. These Americans care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, or diseases. CAN also supports those meeting the living needs of older adults.

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is dedicated to supporting the unsung heroes behind our nation's service members and veterans—the caregivers. Founded by Senator Elizabeth Dole, a tireless advocate for those who have served, the Foundation is built on a commitment to honor, empower, and uplift those who selflessly care for our wounded warriors.

The National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations who share a vision of a society that values, supports and empowers family caregivers to thrive at home, work and life. Its mission is to build partnerships in research, advocacy, and innovation to make life better for family caregivers.

The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers was created grounded in the philosophy that it is crucial to prioritize family caregivers beyond the specific issue or health condition of those in their care.

Only when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. Caring for yourself is one of the most important—and one of the most often forgotten—things you can do as a caregiver. When your needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit, too.

Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you're a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being.

Caregivers who pay attention to their own physical and emotional health are better able to handle the challenges of supporting someone with mental illness. NAMI offers some suggestions for personalizing a self-care strategy

Whether you prefer face-to-face support or the convenience of staying at home, care.com provides a comprehensive list of support groups for caregivers that “offer connection, help and hope.”

Caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles you’ll ever take on. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities — having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier. A resource from AARP.