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More Support for Older Caregivers Could Boost Economy

AARP finds that flexible work, paid time off, other policies could add $1.7 trillion by 2030

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Local Family Caregiver Resource Guides

Find caregiving assistance and services in your state

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Get, Give Help With AARP Community Connections Tool

Linking volunteers with people in need

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Don’t Forget Self-Care While Caring for a Loved One

AARP’s Mental Health Center can help

Care at Home More news and advice on COVID-19

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The Collective Exhale as the Coronavirus Vaccine Roles Out

Caregivers breathe a big sigh of relief

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The Exhausting Reality of Unpaid Family Caregivers

'Already Toast' author on the need for more support

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What Caregivers Need to Know About Medical Marijuana

Rules, restrictions and guidance

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Caregiving Lessons From the Pandemic

It's put a spotlight on new challenges

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Respite Program Offers Free Help to Military Caregivers

AARP, Elizabeth Dole Foundation team up

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What to Know When Taking Someone to the Doctor

Be aware of new policies and procedures

Care at a Skilled Facility More News About Nursing Homes

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Nursing Home Visits (and Hugs) Return

Some challenges, restrictions persist

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6 Shocking Stats After a Year of COVID-19

More than 170,000 deaths tied to long-term care

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Nursing Home Virus Deaths and Infections Drop Steeply

'While this trend is good, we're not done yet'

Coping

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16 Ideas for Recharging Your Caregiving Energy

A realistic guide to self-care during the pandemic

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The Saving Power of a Caregiving Journal

How it can help you stave off depression

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How Women Caregivers Can Thrive at Work During COVID

Leaving the workforce isn't your only option

CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

Helping you navigate your role as a family caregiver

Video Spotlight

Why COVID-19 Killed So Many People in Nursing Homes

In one year since the first case of COVID-19 in a U.S. nursing home, more than 170,000 people

Caring for Someone With Coronavirus

How you can help care for a loved one with a doctor’s approval for home recovery

Planning Your Advance Health Care Directives

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

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