Caregiving is a big word that brings with it tremendous responsibility. The caregiving community encompasses not just healthcare and social support professionals but family, friends, partners and neighbors. Whether you are caring for a spouse, aging parent, dear friend or others in your community, the following websites can help. They each offer a wealth of information about various aspects of the caregiving experience.
AARP Resources for Family Caregivers: aarp.org/caregiving
Agingcare.com: Agingcare.com
Caregiver Action Network: caregiveraction.org
Eldercare Locator: eldercare.acl.gov
Family Caregiver Alliance: caregiver.org
Lotsa Helping Hands: lotsahelpinghands.com
Military and Veteran Caregiver Network: milvetcaregivernetwork.org
National Alliance for Caregiving: caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging: nia.nih.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Aging: pa.gov/agencies/aging.html
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving: rosalynncarter.org
United Hospital Fund: NextStepinCare.org
Well Spouse Association: wellspouse.org
Online Training Videos/Resources
Caregiver Training Series: How to Give a Body Bath.
Demonstrates how to bathe your care receiver.
Watch series here.
Changes in Personality and Behavior of a Dementia
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Tips on how to manage difficult behaviors and deal with personality changes in individuals with dementia.
Watch video here.
Diversity in Caregiving: LGBT Caregivers.
Due to societal discrimination, the LGBT community seeks support from supportive caregivers within the community. This video discusses how to care for each other and finding ways to be supported by employers.
Watch video here.
Family Caregiver Alliance’s Caregiver College Video Series.
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) has created short, easy-to-follow videos designed to teach caregivers essential skills for taking care of their loved ones, including transfer skills, nutrition, dental care, bathing and dressing, toileting and behavioral issues. Available in English and Spanish.
Watch series here.
Caregiver Burnout: How to Manage Your Stress.
Tips and strategies to managing stress and avoiding burnout.
Watch video here.
Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress.
Watch video here.
Safe at Home: A Caregiver’s Guide.
The Family Caregiver Alliance offers simple, inexpensive suggestions for making basic home modifications and general home safety.
Watch video here.
Understanding Dementia: The Caregiver’s Notebook.
Important information and a positive approach on caring for an individual with dementia.
Watch video here.
Caregiving Webinars
asaging.org
American Society on Aging offers free webinars for caregivers and professionals.
Visit website.
aarp.org
AARP provides educational webinars, caregiving tips and other resources. When you find yourself on the webpage for the webinar that you want to watch, click the “Register Now” button and enter your name, email address, and zip code in order to watch the webinar.
Visit website.
helpingyoucare.com
Provide lectures, courses and webinars for caregivers. To view their three-part video series on caregiving, visit their website.