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Your Family Caregiving Guide is Just the Beginning

Whether you're caring for a parent, spouse, family member or friend, AARP is here with trusted information, practical tools, and support for every step of the journey.



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Become an AARP Member

Your free caregiving guide is just one of the many ways AARP helps people navigate life's biggest moments. Membership gives you access to trusted publications, members-only benefits and discounts, and resources you can share with another member of your household at no additional cost.

Military Families: Additional Support for Those Who Serve

If you or someone you love has served, AARP offers military members, veterans, and their families exclusive savings on membership—plus trusted resources on VA benefits, health, caregiving, fraud prevention, employment, and more.



More Ways to Learn and Connect

Caregiving in Your State

Get local guides, resources, and event information for caregivers in your own community.

Navigating Difficult Family Conversations

Learn how to approach a loved one with difficult conversations around finances and caregiving.

Connect with Others

Chat with other caregivers in our Family Caregivers Discussion Group on Facebook and get advice and tips on a variety of topics.

Caregiving by the Numbers

How well do you know caregiving by the numbers? Test your knowledge of caregiving stats.


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