Family Caregiver Alliance

09/03/2026

If you were suddenly unable to provide care, would someone else know what to do?

Creating a care plan can help ensure that important information is easy to find when it is needed most. Include medications, healthcare contacts, daily routines, care needs, and other essential details. Share the plan with someone you trust and review it regularly to keep it current.

Planning ahead can provide clarity, reduce stress, and help your family member continue receiving the care they need.

📍 Start planning with FCA’s guide at Caregiver.org.

09/03/2026

USAging and Generations United are excited to share the new “Fostering Partnerships Between Child Welfare and Aging Systems to Improve Recognition of Support for Kin Caregivers” Action Guide!

This guide offers practical strategies to help the Aging Network improve support for kin caregivers.

Join us on September 9th at 2:00 PM ET to learn more about the Action Guide and hear directly from featured speakers about putting these principles into practice.

Register here: https://buff.ly/bogdsAH

09/01/2026

Coming Soon! The Application Period Opens on September 8th for the Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards!

Check back on the main Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards page to apply!
https://ow.ly/OjyH50ZHWki

08/28/2026

Has caregiving started to feel like your entire identity?

When your days revolve around appointments, responsibilities, and the needs of a family member, your own interests, relationships, and goals can gradually fade into the background.

Feeling disconnected from yourself may be a sign that you need additional support. You are still a person beyond your caregiving role.

📌 Learn about caregiver burnout, warning signs, and available support by visiting Caregiver.org or through the link in our bio.

Save this reminder or share it with another family caregiver.

08/27/2026

Setting limits does not mean abandoning your family member.

It means being honest about what you can safely and realistically provide. Limits might involve the hours you are available, the tasks you can perform, or when outside assistance is needed.

Recognizing your capacity is part of creating a care plan that supports both you and your family member.

📍 Explore FCA’s guidance for navigating changing caregiving roles at Caregiver.org or through the link in our bio.

Save this reminder for a difficult care planning conversation.

08/14/2026

"Whether you’re helping a spouse, parent, another adult relative or a friend with a disability, health need or medical crisis, you don’t have to go it alone."

Whether you’re helping a spouse, parent, another adult relative or a friend with a disability, health need or medical crisis, you don’t have to go it alone

08/01/2026

Every caregiver deserves access to trusted information. 📚

Whether you’re just beginning your caregiving journey or looking to strengthen your skills, Caregiver College offers FREE educational videos to help you better understand behavioral changes, build practical caregiving strategies, and gain confidence caring for a family member.

Explore Caregiver College and discover free educational resources by visiting www.Caregiver.org or by clicking the link in our bio.

💬 What caregiving topic would you like to learn more about? Let us know in the comments!

08/01/2026

Confidence in caregiving starts with knowledge.

Every caregiving journey brings new questions.

Having trusted information can help you feel more prepared and confident while caring for a family member.

Family Caregiver Alliance’s Caregiver College offers FREE educational videos on a variety of topics, all available to learn at your own pace.

Explore Caregiver College and discover free caregiving education by visiting www.Caregiver.org & searching “Caregiver College” or by clicking the link in our bio.

📚 What caregiving skill would you like to learn more about or wish you knew sooner?

Share with other caregivers in the comments. 👇

07/29/2026

Caring for yourself matters. 🫂

Caring for a family member can be one of life’s most meaningful responsibilities, but it can also be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting.

Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing. It may be a sign that you need support, rest, or time to care for your own well-being.

Recognizing the signs of caregiver burnout is the first step toward getting the help you deserve. When caregivers take care of themselves, they’re better able to continue caring for those who depend on them.

Explore resources on caregiver stress, burnout, and self-care by visiting www.Caregiver.org or by clicking the link in our bio.

💬 What is one small way you make time to care for yourself? Share your ideas in the comments. Your experience may encourage another caregiver.

07/27/2026

"What I want non-caregivers to understand is that caregiver burnout doesn’t look like collapse — it looks like a competent person quietly making worse decisions for months. The fix isn’t a vacation. It’s designing your life so the load is survivable."

Everyone says to "make time for yourself," but no one explains how to actually do it. Here are the practical steps to finally find relief.