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The Family Caregiver Council:
Here for You.

Leaders of national family caregiver organizations, innovative companies in the active aging space, and aging experts have joined together to form a trusted resource to support you, the family caregiver. As this group looked at the needs of millions of family caregivers nationwide, we found that easy access to resources was most in demand—and most lacking. This site is the result of the Council’s combined expertise, and hopes to steer you to information and resources so that you and your family can make smart decisions.
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Yesterday, you were a son, daughter or spouse. Today, you are a family caregiver.

As our aging relatives grow older they often require special care – physically, emotionally and financially. In many cases caregiving is required and that responsibility may be yours. We all want to do the right thing for our family but few of us are truly prepared for providing such help. It’s easy to become overwhelmed.

Fortunately, you are not alone. Introducing the Family Caregiver Council – a group comprised of caring professionals well qualified in every aspect of family caregiving. We can help you help those you care about most during this critical time.
Family Caregiver Council - Technology

Technology

Parents want their independence and adult children want peace of mind. Technology is a way to honor both wishes. It can make the difference between being able to stay home and having to move.
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Transportation

Driving is a privilege and right almost all
Americans have. Yet, there comes a
time when this lifelong practice must
end. Often the elder driver is the last
person to know that he or she is unfit to
drive. Then it becomes the caregiver’s
problem as well.
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Hiring Help

Who can predict if someone is going to get ill or need extra support? Whether your parent lives with you, or alone, there’s a good chance that at some point they may need a paid caregiver.
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Housing

Deciding where to live is a critical decision. Are your parents going to stay in their home or move and if so, where? There are many options but even those may change with their circumstances.
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Financial

Talking about money is tough. From your parents’ perspective, what they have, and don’t have, may seem like their own business. But as a family caregiver, their finances, or lack of them, can impact you.
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You, the Caregiver

Being a family caregiver can be grueling (and rewarding). Whether your parent lives with you, down the street or across the country, the job may be all, or mostly, on you. Sharing the responsibility with siblings can make it extra stressful.
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