1. Understanding the Caregiver Role
Learn what it means to be a caregiver, what challenges to expect, and how to feel more confident in your role.
Caregiver Support
Caring for someone you love can be meaningful, but it can also feel stressful, confusing, and overwhelming at times. When so much of your attention is focused on someone else’s needs, it can be easy to lose sight of your own health and well-being.
Caregiver Support Video Series
Taking care of yourself matters, too. It helps you stay strong, supported, and able to continue being there for your loved one. That is why our caregiver support video series, led by clinical psychologist Barry Jacobs, offers practical tips and encouragement to help you care for your loved one while also caring for yourself.
Watch the five-part caregiver support series
These short videos can help you better understand the caregiving role, build a support team, manage stress, work with health care providers and other professionals, and prepare for care needs that may change over time.
2. Building a Caregiving Team
Explore ways to ask for help, share responsibilities, and build a team of family, friends, and support.
3. Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout
Learn how to recognize caregiver stress, set realistic expectations, and make time for simple self-care.
4. Partnering with Health Care Providers
Get tips for working with doctors and care teams, sharing important information, and speaking up for your loved one.
5. Coping with End-of-Life Care and Beyond
Find support for changing care needs, including end-of-life care, hospice and palliative care, grief, and life after caregiving.
Need More Support?
It is okay to ask for help. Support is available if you feel overwhelmed, have trouble keeping up with care tasks, or notice changes in your own health.
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