Caregiver support: you take care of everyone. Who takes care of you?
Private sessions and round-table conversations for sons, daughters, spouses and friends doing the caring. That’s why I call myself the caregiver’s caregiver.
Three steps to feeling lighter
- Book a free call. Tell me what’s going on. No pressure.
- Choose how you want help. One-on-one with me, or at your own pace with our community, videos and tools.
- Get it written down. Fill in The Living Legacy Planner together so you have everything in one place.
If your person is going into the hospital
Nurses are stretched thin. Your loved one needs an advocate there, ideally around the clock, taking turns. Watch my video, then read how to set up an advocate schedule.
Tools caregivers tell me they use
- Caregiver printables: daily care log, medication tracker, appointment planner, family hand-off organizer.
- The 10-point final arrangements discussion guide.
- Your “who to call” list, because nobody knows everything.
Free help you may qualify for
Many caregivers don’t know there’s public help for them, not just for the person they look after. The National Family Caregiver Support Program funds services through your local Area Agency on Aging, which can include:
- Information about local services and help getting signed up for them
- Counseling, support groups and caregiver training
- Respite: short breaks while someone else takes over for a while
To find your local office, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 or visit eldercare.acl.gov. Our Find Help Near Me page has more free, trusted directories. What’s available depends on where you live.
Questions people ask me
I’m caring for a parent and I’m overwhelmed. Where do I start?
Start with a free call. We’ll figure out what’s most urgent, what can wait, and where you can get help, including help for you.
Do you provide respite care or caregivers?
We don’t employ caregivers. We help you understand respite, in-home care and other options, what they cost, and what to ask, so you can choose with confidence.
What are the round-table discussions?
Small group conversations where caregivers can talk openly, share what’s working, and know they’re not alone.
Is there free help for family caregivers?
Often, yes. The National Family Caregiver Support Program funds help through your local Area Agency on Aging, such as counseling, support groups, training and short breaks (respite). Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 or visit eldercare.acl.gov to find your local office.
Not sure where to start? Call me.
Your first conversation is free. Tell me what’s going on, and we’ll work out the next step together. Sometimes you need a plan. Sometimes you just need somebody who gets it.
