Caregiver Action Network

📢 Caregiver Action Network has partnered with the StrongerMemory program to offer an invaluable free webinar for caregivers supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of cognitive impairment. This session will provide: ✔ Research-backed strategies to improve cognitive function. ✔ Practical tools for managing challenging symptoms. ✔ Techniques to reduce caregiver stress and improve interactions. 📅 When: January 16 at 1pm EST 🖥️ Hosts: Marvell Adams Jr., CEO, Caregiver Action Network Jessica Fredericksen, MSW, CADDCT, CMDCP, Director of Brain Health, Goodwin Living Rob Liebreich, CEO and President, Goodwin Living If your organization supports caregivers, share this opportunity with your network. Let’s work together to empower caregivers nationwide. 👉 Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ekpD4x7u

We hope you’ll join us this Tuesday, January 7, at 1:00 p.m. EST for Real Talk: Support Groups and Building Your Own Support Network, featuring Nichole Goble, CAN’s Director of Community Initiatives. Real Talk is a weekly Facebook Live session exclusively for Caregiver Action Network Community members. It offers valuable insights on caregiving topics. 💡 If you’re not yet a member, join us here: https://lnkd.in/eiw2kqTW. We can’t wait to see you there!

Caring for a loved one with a rare disease is a unique journey filled with challenges, resilience, and love. This resource hub is designed to provide tools, support, and a sense of community for those caring for loved ones with rare diseases. ✨ What’s included: • Tools to navigate caregiving for rare diseases • Strategies to build confidence in your caregiving role • Resources to connect with others who understand your journey 💡 You’re not alone. Access the resources today: https://lnkd.in/eqUTrxhX #RareCaregivers #CaregiverSupport #RareDiseaseAwareness

🚨 New Resource Alert 🚨 Caregiver Action Network has launched A Guide for Supporting a Loved One With PTSD, a tool designed to empower family caregivers with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed. What’s included? ✅ Strategies for reducing stress and isolation ✅ Advice on managing caregiving responsibilities ✅ Tips for effective communication with doctors Support caregivers in your organization or network by sharing this resource. 💻 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/esWFYFis #CaregiversMatter #PTSDHelp #MentalHealthAwareness

🇺🇸 Big news for veterans and their caregivers! President Biden has signed the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act into law, bringing historic changes to support aging and disabled veterans, their caregivers, and homeless veterans. ✨ Highlights: • Full VA coverage for home nursing care costs (from 65% to 100%) • New grants for veteran caregiver mental health support • Increased services for homeless veterans • Enhanced job training, education, and healthcare options 💡 This law honors the service of veterans and strengthens the support for their families. 📖 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/erCbgjax #VeteranCare #CaregiverSupport #VeteransLegislation #ElizabethDoleAct

When someone has a loved one with a mental health issue, they may start off with the role of “mom”, but they are also a caregiver. That’s what I Care…. is about. If you don’t self-identify as a caregiver, you may not be accessing the resources that are available. If you or someone you know are caring for a loved one living with a mental health issue, our Blueprint can help. Go to: https://lnkd.in/eNWCd7T8 to learn more.

💙 Being a caregiver for someone with PTSD is more than just a responsibility—it’s a journey of compassion, strength, and love. We know it can be overwhelming at times, which is why we’ve created the 'Guide for Supporting a Loved One With PTSD.' 🌟 Inside this guide, you’ll find: • Advice for first-time caregivers • Tips for reducing stress and isolation • Guidance on communicating with doctors • Tools to help you feel more confident 💡 You’re not alone. Let us help you navigate this journey. 📖 Explore the guide today: https://lnkd.in/esWFYFis #CaregiverSupport #PTSD #FamilyCaregivers #SelfCareForCaregivers #CaregiverJourney

Caregiving isn’t just a responsibility; it’s a journey filled with challenges and triumphs. CAN’s Help Desk is here to provide family caregivers with the expert support and trusted resources they deserve—all at no cost. Visit the Help Desk to find solutions and guidance tailored to your caregiving journey: https://lnkd.in/enFYAkEc Let’s make caregiving more manageable together. Share this resource with your network to help caregivers find the support they need. #CaregiverSupport #FamilyCaregivers #CaregivingJourney #FreeResources #SupportForCaregivers #CaregiverActionNetwork #CaregivingMatters #WorkLifeBalance #ProfessionalCaregivers

Happy New Year from Caregiver Action Network. As we welcome 2025, we're grateful for our followers, supporters, and team that made 2024 incredible. Here's to a year of happiness and peace, no matter your caregiving journey.

Do you know the importance of keeping your loved one's medication list up to date? People with chronic diseases and disabilities take more medications than others. If they are not properly controlled, the consequences can be dire. This medication checklist helps you keep medications organized. Get it at https://lnkd.in/eMmSRFES.