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.
11 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
How do you handle the ups and downs?
19 AnswersChihuahuaMom Answered Mar 24, 2023Am I the only one who feels like they aren’t going to live as long as their parents because of taking care of their parents?
53 AnswersWay2tired Answered Mar 23, 2023What is the one thing that bothers you the most about caregiving?
1,717 AnswersAriadnee Replied Mar 23, 2023Sometimes we see posters struggling with how to cope with addiction in their families on this forum. Have you struggled with this?
9 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Answered Mar 21, 2023
Caregiver Support Discussions
Not a question, just letting every one know my mother passed away on March 1, 2023
21 Commentssandjlovings Commented 4 hours agoUpdate on Chuck and request for prayers, please.
838 CommentsBandy7 Commented 5 hours agoWhat are you reading right now?
733 Commentsgladimhere Commented 12 hours agoOn My Mind
6,813 Commentsgladimhere Commented Mar 24, 2023
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