Support for Caregivers
Emotional support and guidance for families, partners and other caregivers who are coping with the challenges of providing care for another adult.
Find services, resources and support for family caregivers in AgingCare's library of articles, personal blogs created by other caregivers and our peer-to-peer Caregiver Forum where members offer tips, guidance and support to each other. AgingCare's goal is to help you in your role as family caregiver. Our broad list of free resources is designed to help caregivers in need of information, advice and emotional support while providing long term care for a spouse, parent or other elderly loved one. Whether you are in need of respite, advice on paying for care or just want to vent about the physical and emotional toll of being a primary caregiver, let us help you find the support you need.
Caregiver Support Articles
Supportive Services Can Help Caregivers Find a Middle Ground
Caring for a loved one doesn't have to be an "all or nothing" situation. Discover the services and options available to alleviate some of your daily caregiving responsibilities.
1 CommentCaring for My Husband Made Me Realize the Value of Social Support for Caregivers
One of the best forms of “help” a family caregiver can ask for is social support. Knowing that someone acknowledges and understands your hard work can be the difference between success and caregiver burnout.
3 CommentsA Recommended Reading List for Caregivers
If you’re looking for a new perspective on aging, tips for communicating with elders, advice on setting boundaries or valuable insights on dementia care, pick up one of these acclaimed books about caregiving.
12 CommentsNew Caregivers: Tips on Caring for Elderly Parents
Whether caregiving has slowly crept into your daily life or you’re suddenly facing difficult decisions following a serious health scare, use these pointers as a guide for caring for an elderly parent.
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Caregiver Support Questions
What is the one thing that bothers you the most about caregiving?
1,963 AnswersCaredfor4 Replied 9 hours agoMy mom needs to get supplemental oxygen. What new things do I need to know?
15 AnswersJanPeck123 Answered Dec 29, 2024How do you balance caregiving with your own well-being?
6 Answersbrandee Answered Dec 28, 2024Really struggling taking care of elderly mom. Any online support group recomendations?
5 AnswersKNance72 Answered Dec 27, 2024
Caregiver Support Discussions
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15 CommentsGeaton777 Commented 19 hours agoThese are a few of my favorite things!
2,905 CommentsSendhelp Commented Dec 27, 2024A topic of discussion: How do you respond to family members and friends who have misconceptions of what, exactly, you do?
11 CommentsEvamar Commented Dec 26, 2024I wrote this essay to help others navigate the journey of having a loved one with Alzheimer's after losing my father to the disease.
4 CommentsWayLeadsOn2Way Commented Dec 26, 2024
Caregiver Support Related Topics
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