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Caregiving Resources

Caring for a loved one isn't easy. That's why LeadingAge members are committed to developing resources that can help individuals provide their loved ones with the help they need on their own terms. This page features videos, guides, websites and other resources our members developed for caregivers. Visit frequently to find resources that may help you or a friend fulfill this important role in someone's life.

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  1. Millenial Caregiver Deborah Martinez Shares Her Story

    Watch now: millennial caregiver Deborah Martinez shares her experience taking care of her 94-year-old father. 

  2. What Have We Done for You Lately? – June 2018

    “Let’s talk about it” has been LeadingAge’s primary message to consumers, policy makers, and members during June 2018. We’ve asked millennials to “Carry the Conversation” by becoming the voice of long-term services and supports (LTSS). We’ve been talking with policy makers about a variety of issues that matter to older Americans. And we’ve provided resources that member organizations can use to frame their internal conversations about important decisions.

  3. What to Say to Someone Who's Dying

    This article is written by Jill Smolowe for Next Avenue and is used here with permission. My friend’s distress was acute. For weeks she’d been running herself ragged, attending ...

  4. This Library Creates Community for Older Residents

    This article is written by Julie Pfitzinger for Next Avenue and is used here for permission. Winter delivers a charm all its own to Martha’s Vineyard, but it’s also the time of the year ...

  5. Treating Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia Without Drugs

    This article was written by Emily Gurnon for Next Avenue and is used here with permission. Most people think of dementia as affecting memory and cognition, and it certainly does. But some of the ...