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The Unexpected 'Gift' of Being a Family Caregiver During COVID

Finding the silver lining in the midst of a pandemic

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

AARP’s Mental Health Center can help

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Get, Give Help With AARP Community Connections Tool

Linking volunteers with people in need

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Backyard Flexible Housing Options

January 14 at 7 p.m. ET or 7 p.m. PT

Have you considered moving an older family member into your home or do ypu want to downsize but stay in your neighborhood? Learn why a right-sized home may be the solution.

Care at Home More news and advice on COVID-19

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What to Know When Taking Someone to the Doctor

Be aware of new policies and procedures

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Caregiving Lessons From the Pandemic

It's put a spotlight on new challenges

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What Caregivers Need to Know About Medical Marijuana

Rules, restrictions and guidance

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Teens Reach Out to Isolated Older Americans

Virtual programs are lifting spirits during coronavirus

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Questions to Ask Your Home Health Aide During COVID

Stay up to date on infection control, staffing and more

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How to Keep Active and Engaged While Staying Home

Advice to help with loved ones who can't go out

Care at a Skilled Facility More News About Nursing Homes

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Effort to Vaccinate Nursing Homes Is off to a Slow Start

Under a quarter of doses distributed have been used

Medical staff removing the body of someone who died from coronavirus from a nursing home

Nursing Home COVID Deaths Spiked Near Thanksgiving

Roughly 1 in 65 residents lost per month

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Track the Status of Nursing Home Visits in Your State

Some facilities allow visitors, but protocols vary

Coping

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Caregiver's Quarantine Diary: How I'm Handling the Stress

Sometimes just doing the best we can is good enough

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The Emotional Challenges of End-of-Life Caregivers

Take time together to reminisce and reflect

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How Caregivers Can Control Coronavirus Worries

Harness concerns and turn them into positive action

CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

Helping you navigate your role as a family caregiver

Video Spotlight

6 Questions to Ask if a Loved One Is in a Nursing Home

Amy Goyer provides questions to ask nursing homes, assisted living or other long-term care facilities

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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