The following resources help caregivers navigate planning, care, and support options.

  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)
    Advance Care PlanningLearn about financial and health care planning, including advance directives.
  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)
    Alzheimer’s CaregivingLearn how to respond to changes in communication and behavior, provide everyday care, and get help when needed.
  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)
    Alzheimer’s Disease PublicationsExplore free publications from NIA on Alzheimer’s and related dementias, caregiving, and healthy aging. Also available in Spanish.
  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)
    Long-Term CareFind out about different types of long-term care and how to pay for them.
  • Administration for Community Living (ACL)
    ACL Dementia Fact Sheet: Improving Care for Family Members (PDF, 1.11 MB)View this fact sheet about getting an accurate diagnosis, caring for your family member, and taking steps to improve dementia care.
  • Administration for Community Living (ACL)
    Eldercare LocatorSearch online or call toll-free to get connected to services in your community.
  • Administration for Community Living (ACL)
    Living Well With Dementia in the Community (PDF, 3.19 MB)Information on resources and support in an easy-to-read brochure.
  • Administration for Community Living (ACL)
    LongTermCare.govBasics about long-term care, insurance coverage, and considerations to be made.
  • Administration for Community Living (ACL)
    Planning for DementiaRead about long-term care, medical and legal documents, and specific challenges.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    Caregiving Information From CDCLearn about caregivers in the United States, the impact of providing care, and how to develop a care plan. Also available in Spanish.
  • MedlinePlus
    Alzheimer’s Caregivers Health Topic on MedlinePlusInformation on caregiving responsibilities and links to specific care topics. Also available in Spanish.
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
    NINDS Dementia PublicationsGet free publications from NINDS on dementia. Also available in Spanish.
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
    Geriatrics and Extended CareInformation on dementia care, caregiver/family resources, safety, and FAQs.
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
    VA Caregiver Support ProgramsSupport line, caregiver support coordinator, and programs for caregivers of veterans, plus tips and tools.