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Caring for a Loved One at Home? Get Personal Encouragement and Resources
No One Else Will Give You When You
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Here at The Caregiver Community, believe it is the responsibility of family to care for loved ones at home in special times of need.

Too often, frustrated family members place their loved ones in facilities because they don't feel qualified to care for the person themselves.

That's why we're here! We want to give you the support and encouragement you need to be able to keep your loved one at home with you as long as possible.

Health care facilities are often over-crowded and under-staffed and although most of them do a good job, we believe that most people feel more comfortable being at home with pets and loved ones.

That's why we started an interactive community of home caregivers who take care of friends and family members of all ages at home.

We want people just like you to have a private place where you can go for encouragement, support and help any time of the day or night.

It's a big responsibility to take care of loved ones. And often, the opportunity doesn't last long enough. So we provide plenty of quick support for those who are committed to caring for their loved ones at home.

Inside, you'll discover many practical how-to articles based on years of experience. You'll also find downloadable forms, checklists, audio interviews and more.

View some of our Resources here.

If you are committed to caring for your loved one at home,
join our community today!
We're here to help!


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Traumatic Brain Injury Overview
Life is good! Things are going along fine--until…there is a sudden event in the life of a loved one that brings everything to a screeching halt. Life, as you knew it, will never be the same again. . . . keep reading

Caregiver Well-Being
Do you have days when you wonder if you'll make it through to the end of the day? You have expended so much energy and the person you are caring for seems to be in much better health than you are. . . . keep reading

The Dementia Puzzle
Are you caring for a person with a type of dementia, and just don't understand why they seem to "get" some things "sometimes" and not at other times. Why are there such huge "gaps" that make caregivin . . . keep reading

Dementia Behaviors and Caregiving
Are you the caregiver for a person with a type of dementia? Do you often feel at a loss to know how to deal with your loved one's behaviors? Are you or others upset by the behavior of the person with . . . keep reading

Multiple Sclerosis Overview for Caregivers
Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic disease that destroys the myelin, or insulating material, for the conduction of nerve impulses in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve. Multiple areas can be . . . keep reading

Tips for Coping with Arthritis
Arthritis, or inflammation of a joint, is one of the most common ailments in older adults. There are over 100 types of arthritis, some of which can lead to crippling and deformity. Do you or someone y . . . keep reading
Healthy Caregiving
There are numerous things caregivers can do to maintain a healthy, positive outlook. Often, it's easy to get caught up in the moment, and forget to be compassionate. Ask yourself, "Would I like to be . . . keep reading
Arthritis Awareness for Caregivers
As our bodies age, we sometimes have complaints of muscle aches, joint pain, stiffness and other similar maladies. Often the word "arthritis" comes to mind. Just what is "arthritis" and how many peopl . . . keep reading
Helpful Things for Respite Providers to Know
It is important for caregivers to take care of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Sometimes, taking a short break of a few hours to get things done away from the house, a w . . . keep reading
Caregiving In the Home - A Perspective of Success or Failure?
What is the "weather forecast" concerning your perspective? Is it "Mostly Sunny?" "Partly Cloudy?" "Severe Thunderstorms accompanied by High Winds?" Caregiving can be a positive thing, not . . . keep reading
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