Caretaker Resources
Find supportive guidance for your caregiving journey, with tips and information to help you be more confident and present.
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Caring for Yourself When Someone You Love Has a Mental Health Problem
One in five people in the U.S. faced a major mental health challenge in the last year, and one in four caregivers of people with mental illness experience depression.
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Caregivers: How to Be an Advocate for Your Loved One
Being a caregiver means you’ll take on many roles at once. One of the most important is being your loved one’s advocate.
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Dementia and Alzheimer's
Those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease often need full time caregiving support - find resources for managing.
Hospice
Those in hospice have nurses caring for them, but also need a family member or loved one to help make important decisions.
Chronic Healthcare
Certain chronic health conditions may require some level of support from a caretaker.
Older Adults
As our older family members or loved ones age, they may be in need of some level of caretaking for health concerns.
Long Term Care Planning Quiz
Preparing to be the long-term caregiver for a loved one is a large task to take on, with many moving pieces. Learn more about long-term care, and what it entails by taking this quiz.
Caregiving: In focus
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Being a Caregiver
A caregiver provides assistance in meeting the daily needs of another person.
Management
For caregivers: Safety tips for people with dementia
Many of the symptoms of Alzheimer disease can cause safety concerns. Symptoms such as forgetfulness and confusion can lead to unsafe situations. Here are some tips to help keep your loved one safe.
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Caregivers and Cancer: Advanced Cancer
Dealing with advanced cancer in a loved one is far from easy. It can be devastating no matter how long you’ve known of their prognosis. Here is what you need to know.
