Caregiving

Caregivers are “individuals who provide ongoing care to family members and friends in need due to physical, cognitive, or mental health conditions.”  Caregiving is not new, but due to medical advances, families are now providing more complex care for a longer period of time than ever before. Stresses on the health care system mean that more and more family members are taking on more caregiving responsibilities, and they need support and preparation for their new role.

What Caregivers Need
How to Ask for the Help You Need
A Caregiver’s Ten Step Action Plan

How You Know a Loved One Needs Help

Long Distance Caregiving
Steps to Take for More Effective Long Distance Care
Information Management

Advocacy Groups

Tax Credits

Employment Benefits for the Caregiver
Compassionate Care Benefit Program
Family Medical Leave
Personal Emergency Leave

Care for the Caregiver
Support Groups
Respite Care