Palliative Care Resources for
Caregiver Support
Join ALZConnected® to connect with others who understand the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia. Share experiences, ask questions, and find support in a dedicated community of caregivers and individuals living with dementia
Learn how palliative care can help Alzheimer’s patients with challenging symptoms at any stage of the illness. It also supports caregivers and other family members to understand triggers for symptoms & behavior and how to avoid them.
A tool for people who are caring for someone with cancer. It can help you: learn how to care for yourself as a caregiver, better understand what your loved one is going through, develop skills for coping and caring, and take steps to help protect your health and well-being
Learn helpful information about cancer in this comprehensive guide for patients & families. Topics range from managing symptoms & medication to self-care & talking about cancer, plus resources – all designed to help keep patients safely at home.
Dive into this guide & resource for individuals & families serving as a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Such caregivers often experience loss through the changes that occur in their loved one before death. The guide offers detailed information, advice & tips, plus personal stories.
Learn more about the importance of caregiver self-care through this comprehensive guide. Topics include effective communication, asking for & accepting help, & how to talk to the doctor. Tools provide tips & advice including self-care specifics, plus resources available through state chapters of the Family Caregiver Alliance.
Share a handout for caregivers listing organizations that can help with online education & finding local support including respite care, how to connect with other caregivers & more.
Listen to a short podcast that features a caregiver describing how palliative care helped her better coordinate her mother’s care & improve her quality of life, while supporting her as she dealt with caregiver burnout.
Find valuable community resources for referral to overwhelmed caregivers, including the Alzheimer’s Association following diagnosis, caregiver education & training and emotional & psycho-social support, plus legal aid. Includes list of resources to contact.
Learn best practices for supporting caregivers of dementia patients through an online course covering the role of the caregiver, assessment tools for well-being & resources to share including education, respite care & support groups.