Top AARP Caregiving Benefits

Caring for a loved one is hard—your AARP member benefits are here to help with discounts and free resources for family caregivers, tips for self-care, and inspiration for reclaiming your time and joy after caregiving ends.

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Updated August 01, 2025

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It’s no secret that being a family caregiver can be one of life’s most challenging yet rewarding journeys. Caregiving can take many different shapes and forms but no matter your unique situation, AARP has tools to help you provide the best care possible for your loved ones—and just as importantly, care for yourself. With expert information, free resources and discounts, your AARP member benefits are here to support you every step of the way.

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Free Resources for Family Caregivers

Savings for Family Caregivers

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Life After Caregiving

AARP is Here for You

Free Resources for Family Caregivers

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Whether you’re just beginning your caregiving journey or a veteran caregiver looking for additional support, AARP offers a variety of free guides, resources and tools to help. From practical tips from caregiving experts to tools that can help you find support services in your local community, explore a range of helpful free resources for family caregivers.

AARP Family Caregiving

Find helpful information on everything from home safety tips to financial advice. Check out resources like tips for new caregivers, help with navigating difficult caregiving conversations, free advance directive forms and much more.

AARP Family Caregiving Guides

Use AARP’s free guides to help you create a comprehensive caregiving plan for a loved one.

AARP Local Family Caregiver Resource Guides

Explore AARP’s caregiver resource guides by state to help you find and access programs, services and agencies in your local area.

Care to Talk™

Use these customized conversation cards to start difficult discussions about health care, finances and more.

Connect2Affect

Discover resources that can help loved ones stay connected, avoid isolation and strengthen social bonds.

AARP Virtual Community Center: Caregiving Events

Browse free educational events, classes and workshops to help you care for yourself as well as your loved ones.

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Savings for Family Caregivers

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Caregiving can be stressful, even before factoring in the added financial burden. Thankfully, AARP can help you save on some of the extra costs that come with being a family caregiver. Explore a variety of member discounts from trusted providers.

Medical Alert Services

Members can save on Lifeline Medical Alert Service or a monthly subscription to IRIS Ally Medical Alert Device from Consumer Cellular.

Silver Cuisine™ by bistroMD

Members can save time and money with healthy chef-prepared meals.

AARP® Prescription Discounts provided by Optum Rx®

Savings on prescriptions with a free discount card that can be used at over 66,000 pharmacies nationwide.

Savings on Wireless Plans

Paying the phone bill for a loved one? AARP members can get two lines of unlimited talk, text and data for $55 per month from Consumer Cellular and save on monthly fees and accessories.

Walmart+

Members save $20 on an annual Walmart+ membership, which can make buying groceries and household items a lot easier.

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Resources for Self-Care

To provide the best care for others you can’t neglect your self-care. AARP offers a wealth of tips, guides, support groups and other resources to help you maintain your physical and mental well-being while you care for others.

Caregiver Life-Balance Resources

Explore resources to help avoid burning out as you juggle family caregiving with work, family and other responsibilities. Find a support group to connect with other caregivers, get tips for caregiving while working and more.

Calm Sleep, Meditation & Relaxation App

Find tools to help you better manage stress and anxiety while improving your sleep and focus. AARP members can get $21 off a Calm annual subscription.

Dario Stress & Resilience App

AARP members have free access to self-guided programs designed to support your well-being including activities, meditations, games and self-care strategies.

AARP® Personalized Nutrition

Help make sure you and your loved ones are living well and eating healthy with free resources developed by dietitians—including resources specifically for caregivers.

AARP Members Edition™ Pilates

No time for the gym with your busy schedule? Exercise at home, at your pace with on-demand Pilates classes led by certified instructors that are free for AARP members.

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Life After Caregiving

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While it’s not easy being a caregiver, it can be even harder when those you care for pass on. We all need time and space to grieve in our own unique ways. Once you’re ready to start reclaiming your time, you may find it helpful to rediscover old passions and connections—or create new ones. Here are a few resources that may be helpful as you transition to this new phase in your life’s journey.

AARP Community Forums

Find your place and your people with AARP’s online community forums. You’ll find a variety of topics to explore and connect with others including dedicated forums for caregivers and those experiencing grief and loss.

The Girlfriend, The Ethel & Sisters from AARP

Want to connect with a fun new community? The Girlfriend, The Ethel and Sisters from AARP are newsletters and online communities that can help you make new friends, find fun events and activities, join a book club and much more.

Connect With AARP in Your Community

Discover ways to connect, learn and have fun in your community. AARP offers a variety of free online and in-person events and activities as well as volunteer opportunities to share your time and talents for a good cause.

AARP Travel Benefits

Taking a trip is a great way to reset, re-charge and re-focus on you. Explore AARP travel benefits for planning resources, ideas and discounts.

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AARP is Here for You

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As you can see, AARP offers a wide range of resources, tools and savings to help your caregiving journey go a little more smoothly. Your AARP member benefits are always here to help you navigate life's twists and turns and overcome the challenges ahead so you can be there for your loved ones when they need you most.

Ready to explore everything AARP has to offer? Discover hundreds of benefits that come with AARP membership.

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