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Join other family caregivers in the AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group on Facebook!

In addition to these support groups, join the official AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group on Facebook! With more than 28,000 family caregivers, you can connect, share practical tips, and discuss your experiences anytime, anywhere.

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AARP Family Caregiver Support Groups

Facilitated support groups for family caregivers.

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Hi! I’m Amy Goyer, AARP’s national family and caregiving expert. I’ve been an advocate for family caregivers for more than 40 years, working in the field of aging and drawing from my own lifelong caregiving experience. I’ve cared for my grandparents, sister, and my parents who lived with me—Dad had Alzheimer’s and Mom had a stroke. I moderate AARP’s Family Caregiver Discussion Group on Facebook and am the author of "Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving". I look forward to supporting you on your caregiving journey.

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Jane L.

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Hi! I am Jane Lincoln, a caregiver of my grandmother, parents, aunt, and now my spouse. I've been a licensed clinical social worker for 36 years, working in many different medical settings: hospital, home care, home hospice, and geriatric care management. I also counsel people as a remote psychotherapist in a rural county in Oregon. I've been working with AARP on caregiving issues for 20 years. We are all in this together.

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We’ve created these official AARP groups for you as a place to connect with other family caregivers caring for family, friends, and neighbors. You'll have the opportunity to share practical tips, receive and give support, and discuss your family caregiving experiences. (Please note: these support groups are for those who are caring for family and friends, not for professional caregivers.)

Our support group meetings are confidential and led by trained facilitators who provide caregiving education, support, and understanding to participants. Our meetings include time for meaningful peer-to-peer sharing and support.

Recording support group sessions is strictly prohibited.

Please note that one of the support group rules is that you keep your video on during the session. People feel more secure in sharing if they can see one another. To promote safety in the session, this expectation is mandatory UNLESS unusual circumstances exist. If they do, the entire group must agree to let you participate without video. If consensus is not reached, we ask you to kindly return to a session at a time when video participation is possible. Thank you.

AARP Caregiver Resource Line: 1-877-333-5885

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Frequently Asked Questions

I have trouble navigating the internet, is there a phone number I can call to get help finding AARP resources and resources in my community?

Yes! AARP offers a Caregiver Resource Line with live agents who can help you find online resources, email you links and in some cases send you print publications. Our agents can also connect you with other helpful organizations like the Eldercare Locator or the Alzheimer's Association. Agents are available to take calls Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET at 1-877-333-5885. The support line is also available in Spanish, at 1-888-971-2013.

Does AARP offer any additional webinars or educational programs to help me with my caregiving challenges?

The AARP Virtual Community Center offers interactive online events and classes designed for learning, self-improvement and fun. Check for webinars and programs on a wide variety of topics, including caregiving. Visit local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center

How can I find local caregiver support resources in my area?

AARP offers State Caregiver Resource Guides, with caregiving guidance along with state and local organizations and programs to help your loved ones, as well as caregiver support. Visit AARP.org/caregiverresourceguides
The Community Resource Finder is a search tool made available by the Alzheimer's Association and AARP. It provides options to search by your city/state or zip code for housing, care at home, community services, and medical care, along with AARP and Alzheimer's Association programs and events. Visit communityresourcefinder.org

Does AARP provide information to help me care for myself and manage the stress and emotions of caregiving?

AARP offers a free “Care for the Caregiver” guide, which is full of practical tips and resources to help you build self-care into your busy life. Download it at AARP.org/careforthecaregiver

Where can I get additional practical information and resources about caregiving?

Visit AARP's Family Caregiving site at AARP.org/caregiving for information, tips and tools to help with caregiving basics, financial and legal matters, caring for someone at home, caring for someone living in a nursing home or other facility, medical matters, juggling work and caregiving, care for the caregiver and finding local resources to help along your caregiving journey.

Does AARP offer more ways for me to connect with other family caregivers online?

Yes! In addition to these support groups, AARP has two ways for you to connect with other caregivers online:
1) The AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group on Facebook includes more than 25,000 family caregivers. You can share your challenges, give and receive support, get help with problem-solving and find resources in the group, which is moderated by Amy Goyer, AARP's family & caregiving expert. Jane Lincoln also helps with administering the Group. Visit facebook.com/groups/aarpfamilycaregivers
2) AARP's Online Community offers a Caregiving forum and a Grief and Loss forum where you can connect, ask questions, share tips, learn and find support from your peers. Find these discussion forums at: community.AARP.org

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