National agencies, groups and organizations for caregivers

Caregiving presents an array of challenges, from maintaining your loved one’s (and your) physical and emotional health to meeting medical needs, finding financial resources and arranging

long-term care. The following agencies, groups and organizations connect family caregivers with direct services and support and offer a variety of information resources, including care

guides, how-to videos, tip sheets and webinars. INFORMATION, SERVICES AND SUPPORT AARP FAMILY CAREGIVING 877-333-5885 (888-971-2013 for Spanish) Along with comprehensive coverage of issues

affecting caregivers, AARP offers free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers. You can also call our

caregiver support line for one-on-one help. AARP FOUNDATION LOCAL ASSISTANCE DIRECTORY Search for free or reduced-cost services such as medical care, legal assistance, food pantries, job

training, and more. Caregiver Action Network 855-CARE-640 Information, educational materials and support for family caregivers. Community Resource Finder A project of AARP and the

Alzheimer’s Association that provides links to Alzheimer’s and dementia resources, community programs, medical services and long-term care options in your area. Eldercare Locator

800-677-1116 Connects caregivers to area agencies on aging and other local resources for finding respite care, insurance counseling, transportation and other services for older Americans and

family members from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Family Caregiver Alliance Information, education and support groups for family caregivers, including a state-by-state list of services

and assistance. National Alliance for Caregiving 202-918-1013 A coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks

legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients. National Alliance on Mental Illness 800-950-6264; for a crisis, call or text 988 Grassroots alliance of local

organizations offering information, resource referrals and peer-to-peer support for people living with mental illness, their family members and caregivers. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING

800-222-2225 An arm of the National Institutes of Health, NIA offers extensive online information on common age-related health problems, including a section on caregiving for people with

serious health issues. Well Spouse Association 732-577-8899 Provides support for spousal caregivers, including a national network of support groups and an online chat forum. ALZHEIMER'S

AND DEMENTIA ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 800-272-3900 Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24-hour helpline every day and offers care

navigator tools.