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
Grandfamilies and Kinship Families: Caring for Young Relatives
Find suggestions and support for taking care of yourself while caregiving for younger relatives.
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.
Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
View an infographic on ways to take care of yourself as a caregiver.
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.
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.
What Is a Geriatric Care Manager?
A geriatric care manager can help you and your family identify caregiving needs and ways to meet them. Learn about the services they provide, and questions to ask during an interview.
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.
What Are the Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help?
How do you know if an older relative needs more help at home? Get tips to help you make sure loved ones are safe and sound when you live far away.
How to Share Caregiving Responsibilities with Family Members
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.
