You’re Not Alone: Essential Resources for Caregivers
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If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve taken on one of the most demanding and underappreciated roles out there—caregiving. Whether you’re supporting a parent, spouse, child, or friend, caregiving can feel like a full-time job with no clock-out time and little recognition. But here’s the truth: you are not alone. And there are real resources out there designed to help you carry the load.
Below is a roundup of caregiver resources—some practical, some emotional, all worth knowing about.
1. Connect with a Caregiver Community
Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
Website: caregiveraction.org
CAN offers free education, peer support, and resources tailored to family caregivers. They cover everything from long-distance caregiving to caring for yourself while caring for others.
The AARP Family Caregiving Community
Website: aarp.org/caregiving
This online space is packed with articles, expert advice, and forums where caregivers share stories and solutions.
Facebook Groups
Search “caregiver support” on Facebook and you’ll find dozens of active groups where people ask questions, vent, and encourage one another. It’s a reminder that someone else understands exactly what you're going through.
2. Take Care of Your Mental Health
Talkspace / BetterHelp
These online therapy platforms offer flexible counseling via text, audio, or video. You don’t have to leave the house to talk to someone trained to help you process burnout, grief, or stress.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. Even if you’re not in crisis, they can connect you to local resources and counseling.
3. Learn and Plan with Trusted Tools
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Website: nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving
The NIA provides evidence-based guidance on dementia care, medication management, safety at home, and more.
Lotsa Helping Hands
Website: lotsahelpinghands.com
Create a private online community where friends and family can sign up for tasks—meals, rides, errands—so it’s not all on your shoulders.
CaringBridge
Website: caringbridge.org
Easily share health updates with a community of supporters and reduce the overwhelm of texting everyone separately.
4. Local Resources You May Be Missing
Many counties and cities have Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that provide meal delivery, adult day care, transportation, and respite services. You can find yours by visiting: eldercare.acl.gov
Also, don’t overlook your local church, synagogue, mosque, or temple—faith-based organizations often have volunteer programs that provide meals, visits, or short-term care relief.
5. Don’t Wait to Ask for Help
Caregivers are natural helpers—and that often makes it hard to ask for help themselves. But caregiving is not a one-person job. It’s okay to need a break. It’s okay to feel exhausted. It’s okay to say, “I can’t do this alone.”
Because you don’t have to.
At Awaregiver, we’re here to help you stay grounded, informed, and supported. You are doing important work. And we see you.
If you have a go-to resource that helped you through a tough season, share it in the comments below or send us a message. You never know who might need it next.