Caregiving
Millions of Americans take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Being a caregiver can be a labor of love, but it can also be stressful. Learn how you can be an effective caregiver while also taking care of yourself.
Related topics: Advance care planning, Alzheimer’s caregiving, Long-distance caregiving, Long-term care
Services for Older Adults Living at Home
Learn about the services available for older adults living at home and
their caregivers.
Getting Started With Caregiving
New to caregiving? Read this article to learn how to get started.
Caregiver Worksheets
Download, print, and copy NIA's worksheets to help you provide care
for family members or friends who need help with daily living.
Frequently Asked Questions About Caregiving
Are you caring for the needs of an ill, older family member or friend?
These common questions and answers about caregiving should help you get started.
Grandfamilies and Kinship Families: Caring for Young Relatives
Find suggestions and support for taking care of yourself while caregiving
for younger relatives.
Healthy Aging Tips for the Older Adults in Your Life
Find tips from NIA on how to help support healthy aging in older family
members. Tips include preventing social isolation, promoting physical activity, encouraging healthy
eating, and more.
Sharing Caregiving Responsibilities
Caring for a parent or another older relative or friend often requires
teamwork. Learn how to work effectively to ensure good care and support caregiver health.
Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
View an infographic on ways to take care of yourself as a caregiver.
Taking Care of Yourself: Tips for Caregivers
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a
caregiver. Find tips for making time for yourself.
Does an Older Adult in Your Life Need Help?
Get tips for identifying signs an aging parent or relative needs help and
what you can do.
