Updated: November 1, 2022
The majority of caregivers are women. CWNY celebrates caregivers and provides them with resources.
“Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being.” — Mayo Clinic
Family Caregiver Guide – NextStepInCare.org
Family Caregiver Guide (Chinese) – NextStepInCare.org
Family Caregiver Guide (Russian) – NextStepInCare.org
Family Caregiver Guide (Spanish) – NextStepInCare.org
Family Caregiver Terms and Definitions – NextStepInCare.org
10 Tips for Family Caregivers – Caregiver Action Network
Who Are Family Caregivers? – American Psychological Association (APA)
CDC Caregiver Factsheet – American Psychological Association (APA)
Positive Aspects of Caregiving – American Psychological Association (APA)
Family Caregivers’ Needs Are Often Invisible – American Psychological Association (APA)
Common Caregiving Problems – American Psychological Association (APA)
Mental and Physical Health Effects of Family Caregiving – American Psychological Association (APA)
Caregiving Plan – Downloadable Form to Summarize Information About Person Receiving Care – Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Caregiving Plan – Downloadable Form to Summarize Information About Person Receiving Care (Spanish) – Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
What is a caregiver? 7 Types of Caregivers – JoinCake.com
Caregiver Roles and First Steps – Family Caregiver Alliance
Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Caring for Yourself – National Institute on Aging: US Department of Health and Human Resources
Understanding Health Care Decisions at the End of Life – National Institute on Aging: US Department of Health and Human Resources
The Financial Costs of Family Caregiving – The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Guide for a Solo Caregiver – The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Resources for Caregivers and their Families – The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Tips for a New Family Caregiver – Helpguide.org
Family Caregiving – Helpguide.org
Caregiver Stress and Burnout – Helpguide.org
Caregiver Support Program – U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
National Family Caregivers Month – U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Video Series: Identifying as a Caregiver, Balancing Caregiving Responsibilities, & Caregiving Legislation and Respite – NYC Department of Aging
Caregiver Stress: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself – Mayo Clinic
Caregiver Stress: A Comprehensive Outlook – Office of Women’s Health/US Department of Health and Human Resources
Common Mental Health Issues in Family – Caregivers Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Causes and Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout – Johns Hopkins Medicine
Should a Family Member Become a Caregiver? – FacingDisability.com
Family Caregiver Toolbox – Caregiver Action Network
Resources for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers – Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Informal Caregivers in Cancer: Roles, Burden, and Support (PDQ®) – Health Professional Version – National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
CWNY’s Free Caregivers Phone Support Group – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)