Caring for your family member with a disability is a life-changing journey that involves both joyful and challenging moments. Finding valuable resources and services for you and your family can make all the difference!
Lotsa Helping Hands provides one place to coordinate help, communicate updates and receive emotional support. Schedule meal deliveries, rides to appointments, and visiting hours by posting tasks others can help with. Notify all concerned family members, friends, and community members about the status of your loved one with a single message.
CaringBridge offers a safe, secure place for patients and caregivers to provide health updates, and for family and friends to respond with messages of emotional support.
Caring Village is designed for family caregivers. A personalized village becomes the "Command Center" for all your caregiving activities to make it easier, safer, and less stressful to care for an aging loved one.
When you're having a hard time getting to the store, or if you're trying to stay home for health reasons, grocery delivery services can come to the rescue.
Whether you live an hour away or across the country, The Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers from the Family Caregiver Alliance offers a road map for those new to long distance caregiving.
If you are a family caregiver and have questions or just need to talk, consider reaching out to the Caregiver Help Desk at the Caregiver Action Network (CAN).
"A Practical Guide to Respite for Your Family" is a valuable resource for family members of children with disabilities and chronic or terminal illnesses. This tool will assist you in finding different respite options that may be available in your community.
