Caregiver Support
Emotional support and guidance provided for families, partners and other caregivers who are 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.
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 for caregivers.
10 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
I feel like I’m close to a nervous breakdown but there is no escape :( Any advice?
15 AnswersNarcissistic, hoarder mom. Any advice on how to reach her?
3 AnswersWhen your mother points out every little flaw. Any advice on how to deal with this?
16 AnswersWhat to do when a patient does not want live in care and consequently does not want to pay you?
7 Answerslealonnie1 Answered Feb 22, 2021
Caregiver Support Discussions
On My Mind
2,476 CommentsLlamalover47 Commented 7 hours agoJokes needed to lighten our day. Enter at your own risk!
2,308 CommentsIt's been a hard week....
2,778 CommentsBarbBrooklyn Commented 23 hours agoCaring for someone with Dementia? Read this.
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