Caring for your loved one is a life-changing journey that involves both joyful and challenging moments. Finding valuable resources and services for you and your family can make all the difference!
Honoring Choices Virginia has developed a suite of educational materials about advance care planning and related topics. These resources are free to the public and available for personal download.
Charting the LifeCourse: Respite Guide is a unique resource that provides helpful information for caregivers. Being a caregiver can be both rewarding and challenging, so it's important for caregivers to take care of themselves.
The Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program provides reimbursement vouchers to Virginia caregivers for the cost of short-term respite care provided to individuals, of any age, with a documented disability or special need.
If you are a family caregiver and have questions or just need to talk, consider reaching out to the Caregiver Help Desk at the Caregiver Action Network (CAN).
Contact our Care Support Team, staffed by caregiving experts, to help you find the right information you need to help you navigate your complex caregiving challenges. Caregiving experts are available 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET.
A joint project of The Lindsay Institute for Innovations in Caregiving, VirginiaNavigator and The Daily Progress, the Senior Navigator magazine features insights and advice from thought leaders in aging and caregiving.
This article covers many aspects of caregiving from doctor's appointments, living situations, long-distance caregiving, important paperwork, advanced care planning, respite, and elder abuse.