Family Caregiver Alliance

06/09/2026

💙 **You are not alone.**

Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the most demanding — and most loving — things a person can do. Whether you're navigating hospital visits, managing medications, or simply trying to hold everything together, know that 63 million Americans are walking a similar path.

In this powerful conversation on the **WebMD Health Discovered Podcast**, Rani Snyder of The John A. Hartford Foundation shares honest, practical guidance for every caregiver who has ever felt overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure of what comes next.

You'll hear about:
🔹 The **4 M's of Age-Friendly Care** — a simple framework to make sure your loved one's care truly centers *what matters most* to them
🔹 How to **start the caregiving conversation** before a crisis forces your hand
🔹 **Scam awareness** — and why those with dementia are especially vulnerable
🔹 Why **palliative care** is not about giving up — it's about quality of life

And if your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, check out **Best Programs for Caregiving** — a free resource connecting you to evidence-based, caregiver support in multiple languages: bpc.caregiver.org

You deserve support too. 💙

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.webmd.com/podcasts/20260430/planning-ahead-lessons-on-caregiving-with-the-john-a-hartford-foundation

The John A. Hartford Foundation

Nearly everyone will either become a caregiver or need one at some point, yet few are truly prepared for what that role involves. Caring for an aging loved one can be profoundly meaningful but also emotionally and logistically challenging, and our healthcare system doesn't always make it easier. In....

06/08/2026

Does this sound familiar? "It's nice to have someone on the other end of the line who understands what you're going through."

If you're caring for a family member or friend, you don't have to figure it out alone. FCA supported 10,663 caregivers like you over the past three years — with guidance, classes, support groups, and free resources in multiple of languages.

Whatever you're navigating, help is available at caregiver.org 💙

Read our latest Impact Report to learn more: https://www.caregiver.org/news/three-years-of-impact-fcas-new-report-shows-whats-working-for-caregivers/

06/08/2026

For more than 40 years, FCA has worked to improve the quality of life for family and friend caregivers and those who receive their care. This includes supporting caregivers in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as those across the US and even around the world.

Watch our new video to learn how we carry out this vitally important work and hear from a few caregivers who've received our support.

https://youtu.be/OTiQ_DzjulA?si=xYpTL7NWlmkwyzZU

And visit us online to learn about our resources, events and news: https://www.caregiver.org/

06/05/2026

Friends of caregivers—gain insight into why your friend might be dismissing your concern or advice, and learn how to support in ways she'll likely appreciate. And, if you're a caregiver, we'll share tips for guiding your friends to help that feels good for both of you!

Read online or download the PDF: https://www.caregiver.org/resource/smart-caregiving-by-fca-when-caregivers-reject-offers-of-support/

06/04/2026

📢 Sharing from the Alzheimer's Association: The San Francisco LGBTQ+ Dementia Care Project Training Opportunity for Professional Caregivers

🗓️ Tuesday, June 30
🕙 10 AM - 12 PM

✅ Register: https://tinyurl.com/DementiaCareProject26

Join the free live virtual training to build dementia-capable care for the LGBTQ+ community!

Participants will gain knowledge and expertise including:
- The basics of LGBTQ+ and gender terminology
- Overview of dementia and LGBTQ+ prevalence and risk factors
- Understanding and best practices for working with dementia, caregivers and more

This free program is held in partnership with Family Caregiver Alliance and Openhouse, through generous funding provided by the San Francisco Human Services Agency's Department of Disabilities & Aging Services.

06/01/2026

When a loved one resists care, it can feel personal.

Frustrating. Confusing. Sometimes even hurtful.

But often, resistance is a form of communication.

Understanding what might be behind it can change how you respond and support them.

These moments aren’t easy. And you’re not alone in navigating them.

Learn more here:
https://www.caregiver.org/news/when-dementia-changes-everything-new-resources-for-two-of-caregivings-toughest-challenges

05/31/2026

At some point, many caregivers ask the same question:

“Do I need help at home?”

It’s not always an easy one to answer.
There can be uncertainty, hesitation, even mixed emotions.

But support doesn’t take away from your role.
It can help make caregiving more sustainable.

If you’re exploring this, caregiver.org offers guidance to help you take the next step.

05/26/2026

Training and preparation for future medical issues can help caregivers regain some control

05/25/2026

It's back! Family caregivers, join us every Tuesday for a fun, no-pressure hour with fellow caregivers, learning about this beautiful world we live in. This week, discover the works housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Register here: https://bit.ly/fca-lets-get-away-travel-series

"Let's Get Away Together" is presented by The Hummingbird Project. Join a virtual journey every Tuesday at 1-2 pm Pacific/4-5 Eastern through July 14.

You only need to sign up once; the same registration link works every week. Join us with or without your camera on, and participate as much or as little as you like. Hope to see you there!