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7 Ways Caregivers Can Create That Holiday Feeling Amid COVID

Adapt old traditions, or start new ones, to help loved ones adjust

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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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COVID-19 Spotlights Need to Expand Family Leave Policies

Changes may determine if many women stay at work

Care at Home More news and advice on COVID-19

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Many Caregivers Are Feeling the Holiday Blues

Report says COVID is affecting mental health

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Caregiving Lessons From the Pandemic

It's put a spotlight on new challenges

A woman and her adult daughter talking with a doctor in his office. All are wearing face masks

What to Know When Taking Someone to the Doctor

Be aware of new policies and procedures

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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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New Legislation Targets Troubled Nursing Homes

More would get enhanced scrutiny

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Can I Visit a Long-Term Care Resident Over the Holidays?

Be smart about spending time with loved ones

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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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His Music Lifts Up Nursing Home Residents

Musician streams now streams his shows

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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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