Appalachian Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program

06/03/2026

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the SC Appalachian Council of Governments’ Long Term Care Ombudsman Program and the SC Department of Consumer Affairs are partnering to present a webinar: *“The Digital Age of Elder Exploitation.”*

Join us to learn about modern scams and financial exploitation targeting long-term care residents, warning signs to watch for, prevention strategies, and available reporting resources to help protect vulnerable adults in today’s digital world.

Registration Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NUjODMXdTbGJ5hGSWnCalg

06/02/2026

05/28/2026

A great tool for caregivers and loved ones!

StrongerMemory supports older adults with free Brain Health programs–daily reading, writing & math exercises proven to improve memory.

05/27/2026

Attention Professional Care Providers! This is for you ☺️.

05/26/2026

🧡 Today, May 26, at 2 p.m. ET

Join Caregiver Action Network for Benchmarks of Care: When Caring Hurts - Managing the Emotional Rollercoaster of Caregiving.

This Benchmarks of Care training will cover emotional overload, guilt, burnout, and practical ways to better navigate caregiving strain day to day.

Featuring Niya McCray-Brown from Mental Health America, along with Paola Zambrana and Nichole Goble from Caregiver Action Network.

Register here: https://www.caregiveraction.org/benchmarks-of-care-emotion/

05/25/2026

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05/13/2026

Join us for our next 'Real Talk' tomorrow, May 12, with our guest Allison Borthwick.

Allison (CAN's Director of Communications & Digital Media) will join us to share about her experience as a caregiver for her sister, who's navigating a mental health diagnosis.

📅 May 12 | 2 p.m. ET
📍 Live in the Caregiver Action Network Facebook Group

Whether you're caring for someone diagnosed with a mental health condition or just want to be a better ally for someone you know, we hope you'll join us.


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Real Talk is a weekly Facebook Live session exclusively for Caregiver Action Network Community members. It offers valuable insights into caregiving topics. If you're not yet a member, search 'Caregiver Action Network Community' in Facebook groups to join. See less

05/11/2026

Mother’s Day doesn’t feel the same for everyone.

If you’re caring for your mom, missing her, navigating motherhood, or simply getting through the day the best you can, you’re not alone.

This day can hold love, grief, gratitude, and everything in between. However it shows up for you, there’s space for all of it. 💐🧡