As you manage the daily care of your loved one it’s important to know how to access needed resources. Explore caregiving programs and services, articles, websites, and handbooks to find helpful options for you and your family.
Lotsa Helping Hands provides one place to coordinate help, communicate updates and receive emotional support. Schedule meal deliveries, rides to appointments, and visiting hours by posting tasks others can help with. Notify all concerned family members, friends, and community members about the status of your loved one with a single message.
CaringBridge offers a safe, secure place for patients and caregivers to provide health updates, and for family and friends to respond with messages of emotional support.
Caring Village is designed for family caregivers. A personalized village becomes the "Command Center" for all your caregiving activities to make it easier, safer, and less stressful to care for an aging loved one.
When you're having a hard time getting to the store, or if you're trying to stay home for health reasons, grocery delivery services can come to the rescue.
Caregiving for your loved one is especially challenging during COVID-19. The Caregiver Tech Tool Finder can help you find the best apps and tech tools for your needs.
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).
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.
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families includes information on how to have vital conversations with older family members, organize important documents, and assess your loved one's needs.