Caregiving & family support
Caregiving can be meaningful and exhausting at the same time. These resources help with education, respite options, and finding local support.
Caregiver reality check
If you’re doing everything alone, it’s not sustainable. The goal is to build a small “support system,” even if it’s just one person or one service to start.
Major caregiving organizations
- Family Caregiver Alliance: education, fact sheets, and caregiver support.
- AARP Caregiving: practical guides for families and caregivers.
- Alzheimer’s Association — Help & Support: caregiving resources, support groups, and planning tools.
Find local services (U.S.)
- Eldercare Locator: a starting point for local Area Agencies on Aging and services.
- National Council on Aging (NCOA): benefits, programs, and local resources.
Helpful reads on AgeManagement.com
- Caregiving 101: support someone without burning out
- Find help near you (home care, support groups, senior centers)
- Advance care planning
If you’re overwhelmed today
- Pick one “pressure point” (meds, meals, transport, bathing, safety).
- Ask: “What’s one small thing we can outsource or simplify this month?”
- Book a short check-in with a clinician or social worker if available.
Next step: use Find Help to look up local respite services, adult day programs, or caregiver support groups.