Education & Resources

 Through various education courses we provide caregivers with specific knowledge and resources pertaining to their caregiving situations. Our education resources aim to improve the quality of life for caregivers as well as provide them with valuable tools for navigating the healthcare system

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Caregiver Health

Emotional, mental, and physical health problems arise from complex caregiving situations and the strains of caring for frail or disabled relatives.

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Caregiver Online Training
As the national accrediting body for caregivers, the American Caregiver Association understands this need and has worked hard to put together the online caregiving courses.
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Caregiver decision making
Understanding and discussing topics like advance directives, palliative care, caregiving and hospice care may feel overwhelming on top of dealing with a serious or life-limiting illness.
Caring for someone with MS

The condition is unpredictable, so it’s hard to know what a person with MS will need from one week to the next, including changes in the home and emotional support.

Caring for Someone With ALS

While it’s definitely demanding, caring for someone with ALS can be fulfilling if you have the right mindset, support from others, and proper assistive devices.

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Extremely loose joints, fragile or stretchy skin, and a family history of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are often enough to make a diagnosis.

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CHRONIC DISEASE DIAGNOSIS
Chronic disease caregivers deal with many challenges such as financial, physical, and psychological. Cope by sharing experiences and information.
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CANCER PATIENT CAREGIVERS
Caring for a cancer patient is a process that can include many people. It involves family members, friends, a medical team of experts, and most importantly the patient’s decisions.
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Aging parents

Adult children often serve as caregivers for aging parents. Are you prepared for the role?

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Transplant Caregiver

 For transplant patients, the caregiver can be the difference between a successful transplant and a failed organ.

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children with disabilities

Here are some resources to help you be their best advocate and support your child’s growth, development, and well-being.

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SSI for Children

SSI provides monthly cash payments to help meet the basic needs of children who have a physical or mental disability or who are blind, your child may be eligible for SSI.

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Parent Resources
Your central “Hub” of information and products created for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities
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Heart attack & Stroke Support
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, so helping those at risk is a top priority.
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Guide for amputee caregivers
Short, accessible chapters with practical words to help you navigate everyday caregiving situations.
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Long COVID

Some people seem to recover from COVID-19 but then see their symptoms return, or they develop new symptoms within a few months.

Care and Support
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Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia might take more strength and patience than you ever imagined.

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MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT CAREGIVERS
Millions of Americans provide unpaid care to a family member or friend with a mental health issue. You are not alone in your struggle. Learn about the many support systems available.
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Caregiving in Times of Crisis
No matter where you live, have a disaster plan ready for your care partner. It may be tailored to specific seasons, as winter plans could differ dramatically from summer plans.
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How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Diabetes

If you care for someone with diabetes, here’s what experts say you can do to ease the journey and help your loved one live the best life possible.  

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Here’s what experts say caregivers for people with COPD should know.

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There’s a lot to know about Parkinson’s, a brain disorder that gets worse over time, potentially affecting everything from how a person moves to how they think. 

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Guillain-Barre syndrome is a serious condition that requires immediate hospitalization because it can worsen rapidly. The sooner appropriate treatment is started, the better the chance of a good outcome.

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Van Pelt has produced hundreds of paintings and drawings. He’s a vintage motorcycle collector, boxer, outdoor enthusiast, writer, and survivor

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