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The Eldercare Locator is the first step to find local agencies that can help older adults and their families access home and community-based services including transportation, meals, home care, and ca... Details >

Administration on Aging

Here are some helpful tips on how best to provide support for your loved one with pulmonary hypertension.... Details >

Pulmonary Hypertension Association  

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)   

These ten tips can help family caregivers deal with the emotional and practical sides of caregiving. ... Details >

National Family Caregivers Association  

Have you had a cancer diagnosis? The 4th Angel Mentoring Program offers free, one-on-one, telephone based, confidential outreach and support from someone who has successfully made the same journey you... Details >

The Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative (CARES)   

Learn about the different types of respite programs, how to choose a provider and how to get help paying for respite.... Details >

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center  

If you or someone you care about has Alzheimer's disease, you need to find good care in your community. This page helps you plan ahead in terms of health care, finances, and finding support. ... Details >

Alzheimer's Association  

Also available in: Spanish 

Finding out that a loved one has Alzheimer's Disease can be stressful, frightening, and overwhelming. As you begin to take stock of the situation, here are some tips that may help. ... Details >

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, National Institute on Aging

Are you ready to cope with the stresses of caregiving? Get practical advice and tips.... Details >

University of Maryland Medical Center  

Also available in: Spanish 

Are you caring for an older or disabled relative or friend? Find answers to questions about coping with the daily stress associated with being a caregiver.... Details >

Office on Women's Health

For older adults and people with disabilities, medications and herbal remedies/alternative medicine can be a double-edged sword. When not used appropriately, medications can have devastating consequen... Details >

Family Caregiver Alliance  

Find tips for dealing with the troubling behavior problems and communication difficulties often encountered when caring for a person with dementia. ... Details >

Family Caregiver Alliance  

Also available in: Spanish   

This page links to fact sheets covering a variety of caregiving topics, including adult day care, nutrition, incontinence, safety, bathing and more.... Details >

Alzheimer's Association  

NFCA offers a virtual library of information and educational materials ranging from national educational campaigns to tips and tools for family caregivers. Access the latest resources, connect with o... Details >

National Family Caregivers Association  

Find information and support for those caring for someone with bladder or bowel control problems. ... Details >

National Association For Continence  

Alzheimer's caregiving is a tough job, and it's too much for one person to handle alone. No one is equipped to care for another person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you're caring for a loved o... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

This guide, written in clear language, will help you understand and cope with the many challenges of caring for the person with AD.... Details >

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, National Institute on Aging

Sometimes the needs of a caregiver are secondary to those of the aged person in need of care. But failing to meet one's own needs can lead to stress, depression, and physical problems on the part of t... Details >

American Occupational Therapy Association  

Learn more about addressing the emotional and social needs of people with cancer and their caregivers. ... Details >

American Society of Clinical Oncology  

Learn how to help someone with a developmental disability to maintain good oral health. ... Details >

National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse

Are you searching for that perfect book, video or website on caregiving issues? Find reviews and ratings of resources that address the range of issues and questions faced by family caregivers. ... Details >

National Alliance for Caregiving  

Search for a Professional Geriatric Care Manager in your area to locate a health and human services specialist who helps families who are caring for older relatives.... Details >

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers  

Also available in: Spanish 

If you are a raising a grandchild, learn how to provide the best possible care for your grandchildren while still preserving your own health and well-being. ... Details >

Child Welfare Information Gateway

Through VA's Caregiver Support Line and Caregiver Support Coordinators, you can find the support you need to provide the Veteran you care for with the best care at home. Call 855-260-3274 to access se... Details >

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

When taking care of an elderly parent or another relative, family members often need to work cooperatively. Here are some points to consider when arranging a family meeting. ... Details >

Family Caregiver Alliance  

This guide is intended to improve communications between family caregivers and health care professionals, especially physicians. ... Details >

National Family Caregivers Association  

The decision to place a loved one in a care facility may be the hardest decision families have to make in the course of caregiving. How does one make such a decision? What should one consider? This a... Details >

Family Caregiver Alliance  

Family, friends, and caregivers of Medicare recipients can learn about this federal insurance program and its coverage of prescription drugs, hospitalization, and hospice care. Links are provided to 7... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Find resources and support for caregivers who manage Medicare health benefits and billing for another person. ... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Learn how to communicate effectively with the health care team and insurance company personnel so that you can exercise your rights and ensure that the health care system is working on behalf of you a... Details >

National Family Caregivers Association  

Find referrals here to organizations and programs that provide respite care for those needing a break from their caregiving responsibilities.... Details >

National Family Caregivers Association  

Also available in: Spanish   

It can feel overwhelming to take care of a loved one with dementia, but neglecting your own well-being can be harmful to both of you. Find a stress checklist here, along with suggested tips on how to ... Details >

Alzheimer's Association  

The pressure of caregiving can lead to physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. Here are some tips to help you reduce stress in caring for your loved one. ... Details >

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation  

Find programs offering families, parents, teens, and children support and resources to help them handle challenges and demands posed by the illness of a parent. ... Details >

Institute for Family-Centered Care  

People with liver disease may need physical, emotional, and spiritual assistance. If you are a caregiver, here are some tips to help you manage these needs.... Details >

American Liver Foundation  

Well Spouse (WS) offers national support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. Contact a group leader in your area for meeting information.... Details >

Well Spouse Association  

This document contains many helpful tips to guide you through the process of caring for someone with cancer.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

If your brother or sister has cancer, this booklet is for you. In it, you will find ideas and resources that have helped other teens facing similar challenges in their families.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

If your mom, dad, or an adult close to you has cancer, this booklet can help prepare you for some of the things you might face. It can also help you learn to handle living with a parent or relative wh... Details >

National Cancer Institute