YOUR GUIDE TO CAREGIVING & CAREGIVERS’ RESOURCES
Hope, Comfort & Support for the Caregivers
These resources will provide direction, support and community. You’ll find answers to questions you didn’t know you had, simple solutions to everyday problems and people who are going through similar challenges.
Guidance
- Alzheimer’s Association – Find help and support on the website or use the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900
- Dementia Friends USA — Dementia Friends Programs by State
Social Media Groups
There are many caregiver-focused social media groups you can join, and they can become a steady source of support.
In these communities, caregivers share real-life experience, practical answers, and encouragement. It’s a place to feel heard, ask questions without judgment, and, when you’re able, offer the same kindness to someone else.
Below is a list of recommended groups. Search for them on Facebook or LinkedIn and join the ones that feel like the right fit for you, whether that’s one group or several.
- Caregiving for Caregivers
- Vascular, Alzheimer’s & Mixed Dementia
- Vascular Dementia Support Group
- Caregiver Compass Caregiver Support
- Family Caregivers Support Group
- Alzheimer’s In Your Home – Caregiver Support
- Dementia The Journey
- Dementia Caregivers Support Group by Mosaic
- For Family Caregivers Support Group
- Activities for Caregivers & Seniors with Dementia & Alzheimers
- Dementia Tips & Resources
- Dementia Through Daughters Eyes
- The Elder Care Network
- Elder Care Professionals
- Alzheimer’s Caregivers
- Healthcare Practitioners & Caregivers for Seniors and Elders
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia Professionals
Books
- Dementia Caregivers Survival Guide
- The Caregivers Guide to Dementia: Practical Advice for Caring for Yourself and Your Loved One — by Gail Weatherill
- Dr. Jennifer Bute’s “Dementia From the Inside” – A Doctor’s personal journey of hope.
Caregiving Videos
- A Familiar Touch – This movie is a tender, often humorous drama that reframes an octogenarian woman’s move into assisted living as a “coming-of-(old-)age” story. The film follows Ruth (played by Kathleen Chalfant) as she navigates memory loss, changes in her identity, and her relationships with caregivers. It focuses on her perspective, highlighting her agency and experiences within a memory care facility. The website provides streaming options on the main page
