Caregiver Resources & Support Guide
Caring for a loved one can involve many moving parts. This page provides helpful organizations, tools, and guides to support caregivers and families as they navigate the caregiving journey.
Many caregivers also use tools like CareHaven Connect to organize medications, track daily care, and share updates with family members in one place.
A complete support guide
Caring for a loved one can involve many moving parts. This page provides helpful organizations, tools, and guides to support caregivers and families as they navigate the caregiving journey.
Many caregivers also use tools like CareHaven Connect to organize medications, track daily care, and share updates with family members in one place.
National Caregiver Organizations
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Offers caregiver education, fact sheets, webinars, and support resources for families caring for loved ones.
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Provides research, advocacy, and resources focused on improving the lives of caregivers.
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A large collection of caregiving guides, planning tools, and support materials for families.
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Provides dementia education, caregiver support groups, and a 24/7 helpline for caregivers supporting someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Government & Community Caregiver Support
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Federal programs that support older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
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A national service that helps caregivers find local aging services, caregiving support programs, and community resources.
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Local organizations that provide programs including:
• caregiver education
• respite services
• transportation programs
• meal assistance
• senior servicesCaregivers are encouraged to contact their local Area Agency on Aging to learn about services available in their community.
Caregiver tip
Many caregivers find it helpful to take notes during doctor visits. CareHaven connect allows you to take care notes and observations so you can easily review changes over time.
Medical & Medication Information
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Health information provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Medical articles and guidance on diseases, treatments, medications, and health conditions.
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Provides up-to-date health guidance, disease information, and public health resources.
Crisis & Mental Health Support For Caregivers
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Call or text 988 to connect with trained counselors 24/7.
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Offers education, support groups, and resources for mental health support.
Caregiver tip
Keeping an updated medication list is important when visiting doctors or hospitals. CareHaven Connect allows caregivers to track medications and generate a printable medication list whenever it's needed.
Helpful Tools For Family Caregivers
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Caregivers often manage medications, appointments, communication with family members, and daily care tasks.
Helpful caregiving tools may include:
• medication tracking
• appointment scheduling
• caregiver communication tools
• daily care tracking
• health reports for doctorsCareHaven Connect was created to help caregivers organize care information, track health changes, and keep family members informed in one place.
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Stay Organized As A Caregiver
One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is keeping track of important care information. Maintaining an accurate caregiver medication list, daily care log, and caregiver documentation can help families stay organized and provide better information to doctors and other caregivers.
Tracking changes in health, behaviors, and daily activities can also help caregivers recognize patterns and notice when something may need medical attention.
CareHaven Connect helps caregivers stay organized by allowing them to track care information digitally and generate printable caregiver reports, including medication lists, daily care logs, and care notes that can easily be shared with family members or healthcare providers.
Having organized caregiver records and care reports can make doctor visits more productive and help ensure everyone involved in the care journey has the information they need.