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Getting Started
Essential information hubs for people new to caregiving: what to know, where to go, and who can help.
Trusted Organizations
Family Caregiver Alliance
A trusted resource with guides for every stage of caregiving.
AARP Caregiving Resource Center
Practical guidance on caregiving, housing options, financial planning, and locating local support services.
Eldercare Locator
A free public service that connects older adults and caregivers with trusted local resources across the country.
CaringInfo
Clear, unbiased information on hospice, palliative care, and advance care planning from the National Alliance for Care at Home.
Medicare Interactive
Plain-language answers to Medicare questions: benefits, billing, appeals, and what’s covered for your loved one.
National Alliance for Caregiving
Research, policy advocacy, and practical resources focused on improving the lives of family caregivers in the U.S.
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Burnout & Self-Care
Resources that take caregiver well-being seriously: support groups, mental health tools, and organizations that see you as a person, not just a role.
Trusted Organizations
Caregiver Action Network
Education and peer support specifically for family caregivers, including tools for managing caregiver stress and preventing burnout.
NAMI Family Support Group
Free, peer-led support groups for family members and caregivers of people living with mental illness, offered in person and online.
Well Spouse Association
Community and support for spousal caregivers, who often feel invisible in the broader caregiver conversation.
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Evidence-based resources and advocacy focused on long-term caregiver sustainability, mental health, and policy reform.
BetterHelp
Online therapy with licensed therapists, a practical option for caregivers who can’t easily leave home or keep regular appointments.
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Family Coordination
Tools and platforms to help families organize care, share the load, and stay connected. No constant group texts.
Trusted Organizations
Lotsa Helping Hands
A free, private community website for organizing family, friends, and neighbors who want to help: meals, rides, tasks, and more.
CaringBridge
A free online space to share health updates, coordinate help, and stay connected with your extended support community during illness.
CareZone
A mobile-friendly tool for tracking medications, appointments, and care notes, shareable with everyone on the care team.
Share The Care
A structured system for building a caregiving team: practical tools to help groups share the load fairly and reduce resentment.
AARP Family Caregiving Conversations
Guides and conversation scripts to help you start the difficult discussions with family members about caregiving roles and responsibilities.
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