Medical

Advice on how to handle medical care for a loved one, including information on Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving, palliative care and hospice services

Rare Disease in Midlife: A Guide for Caregivers

How to deal with the uncertainty that follows a rare-disease diagnosis

A Simpler Way to Provide Care: AARP® Care Connect

Caregiving organizer tool and resources, all in one place, just for you

Physical Therapy: What Caregivers Need to Know

Physical therapy supports older adults and their caregivers

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Specialized care

Caregiving for Loved Ones With ALS

Ways to provide support for this progressive disease

Caregiving for a Loved One with Breast Care

Every journey is different – but prepare for a “marathon … not a sprint”

Care for Someone After Knee Replacement Surgery

What to do before and after a loved one has this common procedure

Caring for a Loved One Needing Transplant

Advocacy and support vital for transplant success

How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Dementia

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

Supporting People 50-Plus With Depression

Your support can help a loved one find help and hope

Caregiving Tips for Coronary Artery Disease

You can help lower their risk of heart attack and other complications

Caring for People 50-Plus With Kidney Disease

Consistent medical monitoring and a healthy diet can make a big difference

How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With COPD

Care for a COPD patient at home and improve their quality of life

How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Diabetes

There’s plenty you can do to help them live their best life

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Caregiving Tips for Parkinson’s Support

Experts share ways to support a loved one whose needs will change over time

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What to Know About Caring for Someone Who Had a Stroke

Experts share ways to help a loved one regain strength and independence

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Dementia Resource Guide for Individuals and Families

It can be confusing for caregivers to know where to start

How to Proactively Approach an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Small steps that may help slow advancements and increase support

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Woman Uses Improv to Bring Joy to People with Dementia

Anne Basting is on a mission to bring something new to memory care centers

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Dementia Caregiver's Guide: Tips for Unique Challenges

The latest research on dementia, plus tips to keep your loved ones happy

11 Ways to Manage Sundown Syndrome

How dementia caregivers can soothe anxiety in the evening

Finding Joy Through Understanding Dementia

Learning more about the disease can open up new avenues for happiness, connection

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6 Ways to Prevent Someone With Dementia From Getting Lost

Steps family caregivers can take to keep loved ones safe

Best Ways for Dementia Caregivers to Handle a Loved One's Memory Loss

Instead of correcting cognitive errors, let small mistakes slide

Gene Hackman's Death Is a Reminder: Caregivers Need Help, Too

A caregiver's new diagnosis or developing health problems may focus a family anew or for the first time on building stronger supports, experts say. Here are some of their recommendations for families in that situation — and families who want to be prepared before a crisis arises.

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How to Manage 8 Dementia-Related Behaviors

Ordinary activities such as bathing or sleeping can quickly turn into a battle of wills for caregivers and people with dementia. Here's how to assess and address eight common dementia-related behaviors.