For more than 40 years, Family Caregiver Alliance has worked at the local, state, and national levels, with the mission of improving the quality of life for family caregivers of adults with cognitive (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, head injury, etc.) and physical disabilities through services, education, advocacy, and research.
FAC’s easy-to-read, accessible fact sheets (in multiple languages) provide information on various health conditions. They also offer guidelines on how to approach those diagnosed with specific conditions. This information can be used to enhance communication and to gain understanding of how the disease may affect various functions. There are online support groups and classes (in multiple languages) that nurture the caregiver and provide necessary community and connections. Another section on the site does a deep dive into self-care for those who are usually focusing on others. To learn more about state-specific resources, visit this mapping tool. Lastly, for individuals looking to gather professional resources, there’s a section dedicated to those working in the field that offers further education, a research registry, an advocacy section, and more.