Find tips for caregivers including the importance of respite breaks and watching out for signs of depression.

Information about homecare, a general term that represents a wide range of community-based services to support someone who is recuperating from an acute situation, such as a hip fracture, or services needed by persons with on-going chronic conditions, such as stroke, cerebral palsy or other disabilities.

Provides resources for caregivers, including articles and videos on the homecoming of wounded Veterans, and links to organizations that provide assistance.

Provides information on disabilities and tips on social etiquette and positive interactions with people with disabilities.

Helps caregivers analyze their own behavior and health risks and, with their physician's help, make decisions that will benefit both the caregiver and their loved ones.

Provides information about how to cope as a caretaker of a spouse and offers resources a caretaker can access for support.

Access Ask Medicare, to help family caregivers access valuable healthcare information, services and resources.

Learn about care coordination techniques and ideas to develop an organized course of action to be a more effective caregiver.

Download a booklet for family caregivers on how to care for relatives and loved ones.

Find information about current programs available to Veteran caregivers.

A training module from the Warrior Transition Command to help family caregivers learn about the transition process, either back to active duty or to Veteran status.

Provides information for caregivers on special precautions to take when caring for a sick person at home, especially if the person is an infant or child. Includes information on medications, people at high risk for complications, how to protect other people in the home, as well as yourself, while caring for others.

Read the final report published on Caregiving.org with findings on Veteran caregivers. Information can help family caregivers and service providers.

Lists organizations addressing the concerns of caregivers, including resources for hiring and managing personal care attendants.

Learn about caregiver support programs in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Helps family caregivers deal with the emotional and practical sides of caregiving such as assistance in connecting other families, locating senior housing, and more.

Provides information, support and resources for long-distance caregivers. Find help using the organization's service directories, checklist for collecting vital documents and checklist for identifying key contacts in the caregiver support system.

Provides guidance and assistance to Veterans, their dependents and survivors in applying for benefits provided by the state of Minnesota and the VA. Caregiver support services are offered on a monthly, and as needed basis in three locations in Chippewa County. Contact 1-877-450-6401 for more information.

Access information and links to resources for caregivers of people with paralysis.

Provides coaching to the family members and friends of Veterans to assist them in supporting their loved ones during post-deployment and ongoing reintegration. This is a national clinical service providing information and assistance. For confidential help, call 1-888-823-7458. 

Provides individuals with basic tips for respectfully interacting with persons with disability. 

Provides information, insight and personal engagement for the disability community, as well as for caregivers, family members and others. Includes stories, articles and books related to finding the right caregiver and resources and support for caregivers.

Many people feel uncomfortable around individuals with disabilities. Much of this discomfort stems from lack of personal contact with people with disabilities and a sense of awkwardness and uncertainty as to how to speak and act in their presence.

Find information on how to apply for caregiver benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Offers state-by-state help for family caregivers. Includes services for family caregivers, as well as resources for older or disabled adults living at home or in a residential facility. It also includes information on government health and disability programs, legal resources, disease-specific organizations and much more.

Provides caregivers with the basic tools, skills and information they need to protect their own physical and mental health while they provide high quality care for their loved one. Includes information on how to find help for caregivers - from financial assistance to home care to respite care.

Learn about a federal grant program administered by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau to help states enhance access to comprehensive and coordinated community-based services for individuals with TBI and their families.

Learn helpful information for family caregivers and the person being cared for including legal considerations, finances and other useful tips and resources.

Provides comprehensive information on all aspects of caregiving, including financial and legal resources, end of life care and caring for people with specific illnesses or disabilities.

Learn about a special program that provides care at home for people who are near the end of life.

Provides tips for caregivers and doctors on how to communicate with each other in order to have better care for the patient, less stress for the caregiver, more efficient use of the doctor's time, reduced costs for the health care system and more satisfaction for all concerned.

Join a Web-based service that allows family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to create a community and assist with the daily tasks that become a challenge when caring for an aging loved one or during long-term caregiving.

Provides detailed information on health plans, nursing homes, Medigap policies, contacts and Medicare.

Offers a website for rural caregivers to provide access to resources by state, support networks, disability-related organizations and information.

Supports Service Members, their family members and communities during and after deployment by providing behavioral health resources.

Learn about family support programs, respite care, adult day care and other programs available through Easter Seals.

An affiliate of The Fund for the City of New York that trains medical personnel, social workers, and clergy to assist in the formation of caregiving groups for individuals in their communities.

Information from the National Institute on Aging offers specific techniques that can help health care providers to talk with patients and caregivers about a diagnosis.

Access information on the VA's Caregiver Support Program for Veterans who elect to receive their care in a home setting from a primary family caregiver. Eligible caregivers can receive a stipend, training, mental health services, and access to health insurance.

Offers a peer-to-peer support for the spouses and partners of people who are chronically ill or who have a disability. Find a support group in your state.

Provides information about what kind of medical treatment and care your loved one wishes to receive in the event they cannot make those decisions; knowing the patient's medical history; and communicating with the doctor, nurses and other hospital staff.

Provides assistance and respite programs for family members, spouses and/or caregivers. The My Care Crew makes it easier for friends, family and the community to assist wounded warriors and their families as they transition home through an easy-to-use, free private online community powered by Lotsa Helping Hands.