Resources
Nearly 48 million Americans care for aging adults, often balancing work, family, and unpaid caregiving. This can lead to stress, burnout, and health challenges. Whether you’re new to being a caregiver or have been at it for years, the right resources can make a big difference.
Caregiving needs change over time, so it’s helpful to explore tools and information regularly. This page offers links and resources to assist you on your caregiving journey.
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How do I report elder abuse or abuse of an older person or senior?
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the Administration for Community Living. This webpage will allow you to enter your zip code to find resources in your local area. It also provides you with a phone number to call and ask questions you may have about caregiving, provides information on support services, housing, elder rights, insurance and benefits, health, transportation and other valuable resources on caregiving.
Family Caregiving from AARP; This website will give in depth information on The Basics, Care at Home, Nursing Homes, Medical, Financial and Legal, Life Balance, Community, Local Resources and Solutions:
Check with your state or local government (i.e. Department of Aging and Long-Term Services, Area Agency on Aging, Department of Senior Affairs) to see if they offer classes on caregiver skills. Usually, one of these agencies or something similar will not only provide classes to gain skills needed but provide opportunities for you to get paid (nominal but better than nothing) for you to provide care for your loved one.
- These same organizations will often have knowledge of free or reduced financial/legal advice
- They will also have information on levels of care available in your area
Look for groups or organizations that will provide respite care or adult day care programs to give you a much-needed break for a couple of hours up to several weeks.
Caregiving Toolkit: Information and Resources to Support Caregivers this webpage offers materials and resources for caregivers such as Health information articles, publications, downloadable infographics and videos on a variety of subjects. It also provides information on clinical trials and caregiving research and Federal resources for caregivers.
Caregiving Toolkit: Information and Resources to Support Caregivers | National Institute on Aging
Alzheimer’s Association offers information and resources on not only caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, but also other information on educational programs, support groups, caregiver health, activities and communication with someone with dementia of any kind. It also provides safety information and care options
Caregiving – Alzheimer’s & Dementia | Alzheimer’s Association
US Department of Health and Human Services:
How do I report elder abuse or abuse of an older person or senior? | HHS.gov
Learn the warning signs to identify and steer clear senior scams:
10 Common Scams That Target Seniors and How to Avoid Them | Retirement | U.S. News
Many items are available for caregivers, including books, gadgets, support items, etc. Here are a few pages that can be helpful for caregivers:
Report Elder Abuse
Report elder abuse to US Department of Health and Human Services.
Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the Administration for Community Living. This webpage will allow you to enter your zip code to find resources in your local area. It also provides you with a phone number to call and ask questions you may have about caregiving, provides information on support services, housing, elder rights, insurance and benefits, health, transportation and other valuable resources on caregiving.
Family Caregiving
Family Caregiving from AARP; This website will give in depth information on The Basics, Care at Home, Nursing Homes, Medical, Financial and Legal, Life Balance, Community, Local Resources and Solutions:
Caregiving Toolkit: National Institute of Aging
Materials and resources for caregivers such as Health information articles, publications, downloadable infographics and videos on a variety of subjects. It also provides information on clinical trials and caregiving research and Federal resources for caregivers.
Caregiving Toolkit: Information and Resources to Support Caregivers | National Institute on Aging
State and Local Government Resources
Check with your state or local government (i.e. Department of Aging and Long-Term Services, Area Agency on Aging, Department of Senior Affairs) to see if they offer classes on caregiver skills. Usually, one of these agencies or something similar will not only provide classes to gain skills needed but provide opportunities for you to get paid (nominal but better than nothing) for you to provide care for your loved one.
- These same organizations will often have knowledge of free or reduced financial/legal advice
- They will also have information on levels of care available in your area
Look for groups or organizations that will provide respite care or adult day care programs to give you a much-needed break for a couple of hours up to several weeks.
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Association offers information and resources on not only caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, but also other information on educational programs, support groups, caregiver health, activities and communication with someone with dementia of any kind. It also provides safety information and care options
Caregiving – Alzheimer’s & Dementia | Alzheimer’s Association
10 Common Scams that target seniors and how to avoid them
Learn the warning signs to identify and steer clear senior scams:
10 Common Scams That Target Seniors and How to Avoid Them | Retirement | U.S. News
Amazon
Many items are available for caregivers, including books, gadgets, support items, etc. Here are a few pages that can be helpful for caregivers:
Report Elder Abuse
Report elder abuse to US Department of Health and Human Services.
Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the Administration for Community Living. This webpage will allow you to enter your zip code to find resources in your local area. It also provides you with a phone number to call and ask questions you may have about caregiving, provides information on support services, housing, elder rights, insurance and benefits, health, transportation and other valuable resources on caregiving.
Family Caregiving
Family Caregiving from AARP; This website will give in depth information on The Basics, Care at Home, Nursing Homes, Medical, Financial and Legal, Life Balance, Community, Local Resources and Solutions:
Caregiving Toolkit: National Institute of Aging
Materials and resources for caregivers such as Health information articles, publications, downloadable infographics and videos on a variety of subjects. It also provides information on clinical trials and caregiving research and Federal resources for caregivers.
Caregiving Toolkit: Information and Resources to Support Caregivers | National Institute on Aging
State and Local Government Resources
Check with your state or local government (i.e. Department of Aging and Long-Term Services, Area Agency on Aging, Department of Senior Affairs) to see if they offer classes on caregiver skills. Usually, one of these agencies or something similar will not only provide classes to gain skills needed but provide opportunities for you to get paid (nominal but better than nothing) for you to provide care for your loved one.
- These same organizations will often have knowledge of free or reduced financial/legal advice
- They will also have information on levels of care available in your area
Look for groups or organizations that will provide respite care or adult day care programs to give you a much-needed break for a couple of hours up to several weeks.
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Association offers information and resources on not only caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, but also other information on educational programs, support groups, caregiver health, activities and communication with someone with dementia of any kind. It also provides safety information and care options
Caregiving – Alzheimer’s & Dementia | Alzheimer’s Association
10 Common Scams that target seniors and how to avoid them
Learn the warning signs to identify and steer clear senior scams:
10 Common Scams That Target Seniors and How to Avoid Them | Retirement | U.S. News
Amazon
Many items are available for caregivers, including books, gadgets, support items, etc. Here are a few pages that can be helpful for caregivers: