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AARP Family Caregiving Guides

Designed to help you navigate caregiving, no matter where you are in your journey

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Family Caregiving Guides include how to:

  • Find help assessing needs 
  • Start important conversations 
  • Assess your loved one’s needs 
  • Create and/or update your caregiving plan, including getting help and caring for yourself 
  • Deal with grief and plan for life after caregiving

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For family caregivers
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For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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Military Guide

For veterans, service members and families
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Caregiver Guide

How to support the caregiver physically, mentally and emotionally
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LGBTQ Guide

For caregivers in the LGBTQ community

More Resources for Caregivers

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Find Local Caregiver Resources by State

A starting point to help you find the services and support you need in your state or community
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Chat With Others Like You in AARP's Online Community

How do you handle the role of caregiving?  Get advice and tips from other caregivers
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AARP Caregiving 211

AARP and United Way have teamed up to help you find local resources and support