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Pros and Cons of Receiving Pay as a Family Caregiver

Money changes everything, including relationships with siblings and other members of a care team

Specialized Care

How to Care for Family After Knee Replacement Surgery

What to do before and after this common procedure

How to Care for Someone in Need of an Organ Transplant

Learn what support is crucial before and after surgery

How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Dementia

It’s a tough job, but there is more help than you think

How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Depression

Your support can help a loved one find help and hope

How to Care for Someone with Coronary Artery Disease

You can help lower their risk of heart attack

How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Kidney Disease

Monitoring and a healthy diet can make a difference

Coping

How to Handle ‘Hard Feelings’ After Caregiving Ends

Guilt can make the grieving process harder

How to Cope With Guilt When Family Enters a Nursing Home

Look at the big picture to ease conflicted emotions

How to Find the Right Caregiver Support Group

In-person or online, communities can offer help

Supporting Caregivers

Veterans’ Caregivers Need More Support

Caregivers of military veterans face unique financial and emotional challenges

Telehealth Can Help Ease Stress for Family Caregivers

AARP urges Congress to the strain on caregivers by expanding Medicare coverage

Raise Your Hand to Support Caregivers

Join our fight for solutions that help caregivers

Care at a Skilled Facility More News About Nursing Homes

AARP Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard

See the latest key findings by state

Finding the Right Long-Term Care for Your Loved One

Weigh the options to make the best possible choice

CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

Helping you navigate your role as a family caregiver

Video Spotlight

3 Ways to Prepare for In-Home Care Support

The transition can be an adjustment for caregivers and their loved ones

Starting a Conversation About End-of-Life Care

Questions to ask and how to make your loved ones comfortable with the conversation

Planning Your Advance Health Care Directives

Amanda Singleton offers advice on preparing your advance health care directives during the pandemic

From the Caregiving Community