Family Caregiver Alliance

09/09/2026

Caregiving comes with new questions every day. Find Fall's issue here
https://ow.ly/IiLe50ZLxpN

Upcoming Trainings & Events 💙
• Workshop for Caregivers & People Living with Dementia & Alzheimers (9/17, In-person, SFO Bay Area)
• Caregivers Count! From Conflict to Connection (9/19, Online)
• You Matter Too: self-care for caregivers (9/26, In-person, SFO Bay Area)
• Alzheimers Caregiving Awards: submit your program for consideration 8/8 - 10/19
• There Must Be a Better Way Than This: working effectively with people affected by dementia (10/7, Online)

Discover New Resources 💡
• New Smart Caregiving guide: Caregiving Can Be Risky Business
• New Webinar Recording: Setting caregiver boundaries
• Taking Care of You: self-care for caregivers
• Caregiver Resource Center September class schedule

Find professional research listings and more!

09/08/2026

When caregiving responsibilities are not shared equally, one person may be left managing both the daily care and the mental load.

Instead of asking, “How can I help?” family members can offer to take ownership of a specific task, such as scheduling appointments, providing transportation, preparing meals or managing paperwork.

❔Have you found a helpful way to divide caregiving responsibilities in your family?

📌 Learn more in Caregiving With Your Siblings at caregiver.org or through the link in our bio.

09/08/2026

📋The Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Awards application is open📋
The deadline for applications is October 29th, 2026, at 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Apply today >> https://bit.ly/AwardsCG2026

09/03/2026

If you were suddenly unable to provide care, would someone else know what to do?

Creating a care plan can help ensure that important information is easy to find when it is needed most. Include medications, healthcare contacts, daily routines, care needs, and other essential details. Share the plan with someone you trust and review it regularly to keep it current.

Planning ahead can provide clarity, reduce stress, and help your family member continue receiving the care they need.

📍 Start planning with FCA’s guide at Caregiver.org.

09/03/2026

USAging and Generations United are excited to share the new “Fostering Partnerships Between Child Welfare and Aging Systems to Improve Recognition of Support for Kin Caregivers” Action Guide!

This guide offers practical strategies to help the Aging Network improve support for kin caregivers.

Join us on September 9th at 2:00 PM ET to learn more about the Action Guide and hear directly from featured speakers about putting these principles into practice.

Register here: https://buff.ly/bogdsAH

09/01/2026

Coming Soon! The Application Period Opens on September 8th for the Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards!

Check back on the main Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards page to apply!
https://ow.ly/OjyH50ZHWki

08/28/2026

Has caregiving started to feel like your entire identity?

When your days revolve around appointments, responsibilities, and the needs of a family member, your own interests, relationships, and goals can gradually fade into the background.

Feeling disconnected from yourself may be a sign that you need additional support. You are still a person beyond your caregiving role.

📌 Learn about caregiver burnout, warning signs, and available support by visiting Caregiver.org or through the link in our bio.

Save this reminder or share it with another family caregiver.

08/27/2026

Setting limits does not mean abandoning your family member.

It means being honest about what you can safely and realistically provide. Limits might involve the hours you are available, the tasks you can perform, or when outside assistance is needed.

Recognizing your capacity is part of creating a care plan that supports both you and your family member.

📍 Explore FCA’s guidance for navigating changing caregiving roles at Caregiver.org or through the link in our bio.

Save this reminder for a difficult care planning conversation.

08/14/2026

"Whether you’re helping a spouse, parent, another adult relative or a friend with a disability, health need or medical crisis, you don’t have to go it alone."

Whether you’re helping a spouse, parent, another adult relative or a friend with a disability, health need or medical crisis, you don’t have to go it alone

08/01/2026

Every caregiver deserves access to trusted information. 📚

Whether you’re just beginning your caregiving journey or looking to strengthen your skills, Caregiver College offers FREE educational videos to help you better understand behavioral changes, build practical caregiving strategies, and gain confidence caring for a family member.

Explore Caregiver College and discover free educational resources by visiting www.Caregiver.org or by clicking the link in our bio.

💬 What caregiving topic would you like to learn more about? Let us know in the comments!