Caring for someone is a lot. Help for you.

Dementia experts on care, behaviors, caregiver stress and local help. They can also register you for support groups.

Support for families living with Lewy body dementia.

Information and a helpline for families facing frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

Free, in English and Spanish. Specialists answer caregiving questions and refer you to local professionals, support groups and respite care.

Cancer information and help finding services for patients and the people caring for them.

Free navigation by phone and online for patients and caregivers, plus programs at 200+ locations.

Support for stroke survivors and their families.

Local support, equipment loans and support group referrals for people with ALS and their caregivers.

Free, confidential support and information for people with mental health conditions and their families, with a line for family caregivers.

Help for families of people with serious mental illness who won't or can't accept treatment, including what assisted outpatient treatment is.

Free guidance from caregiving experts on anything you're dealing with, for any condition.

Fact sheets, a care navigator tool and support for family caregivers of adults.

For caregivers of veterans: VA caregiver programs, local caregiver support coordinators and more.

Local and virtual caregiver groups, and ALZConnected, a free online community for dementia caregivers.

Local chapters run support groups and classes for people with Parkinson's and care partners.

A free 8-session class for family and friends of people with mental health conditions, taught by trained family members. Ask your local NAMI affiliate.

Support groups for friends and family of someone living with depression or bipolar disorder.

Online groups for family caregivers, any condition.

Finds the caregiver program near your parent. It's funded by the National Family Caregiver Support Program: counseling, support groups, caregiver training and respite breaks.

Find respite care, so someone else takes over for a few hours or days while you rest.

Through participating practices: a dementia care team, a care navigator, caregiver training and support, and in some cases respite. Ask your parent's doctor whether they take part.

Your own health insurance usually covers therapy for stress, anxiety, depression or grief. Call the number on your card and ask for in-network therapists, or find one on Pairlo who understands caregiving.

Since 2024, your parent's doctor or therapist can bill Medicare for training you as their caregiver (for example, how to help with walking, bathing or behaviors). Ask at the next appointment.

A legal document someone signs while well, saying what mental health treatment they want in a crisis and who can decide. State-by-state forms and guides.

Financial and health care powers of attorney, HIPAA releases and more, ideally signed while your person can still sign. If they can't, an elder law or disability attorney can explain guardianship.