Login | Register | Need Help? | Translate Donate Who We Are Our Programs Ways to Give Get Involved Connect Locally Home > Explore Resources > For Caregivers Caregiver Services What is a caregiver? | Military caregivers | Support for caregivers| Caregiving stories | Resources Choosing the right kind of care for a family member who is frail or vulnerable due to injury, illness or age is one of the most difficult decisions. Use the resources listed below to help you balance all your caregiving responsibilities and beyond. What is a caregiver? Are you handling your aging mother's bills? Do you take your grandfather to the grocery store once a week? Do you take time off work to drive your aunt to her doctor appointments? If so, you are a caregiver ... and there are many services and supports available to you and the person for whom you are caring. Learn more about what it means to be a caregiver There are many reactions to being a caregiver. Find out more about what to expect as a caregiver, and how we can help. Check out a snapshot of caregiving in America. We’ve got the facts and figure here. Back to top What are some resources for military caregivers? Our focus is on informal and family caregivers, including caregivers to our nation’s veterans. We have many supports and resources for military caregivers, including free caregiving webinars, military caregiver training, respite care, and more. Learn more about how we help military caregivers Free Military Caregiving Education: Check out the hour-long on-demand educational online sessions available 24/7 for all military caregivers, providing tips and tools on topics including depression, childcare, intimacy, hearing loss, caregiver self-care and home safety. Select sessions are available in Spanish. Easterseals developed this series in partnership with The Elizabeth Dole Foundation and other military service and caregiving partners. Review past webinars. Back to top How does Easterseals care for caregivers? We offer a variety of programs and resources to provide support and care for caregivers. If you have any questions about caregiving services offered in your community, contact your local Easterseals to find out more. Respite care Many of our locations across the country offer respite services that allow both caregivers and the people for whom they're caring the opportunity to relax, recharge, and reconnect. Our respite services are offered nationwide and designed to give caregivers a much needed break from the stress of caregiving. Step-By-Step Caregiving Guide Whether you're planning for future caregiving needs, or learning how to make decisions as a caregiver, we're here for you every step of the way with our caregiving guide. Easterseals and Freddie Mac Offer Financial Guidance Get smart about your credit and work towards your homeownership goal. Back to top Caregiving Stories Read and share modern stories of caregiving with our The New Faces of Caregiving series. Back to top More resources for caregivers: Being a Caregiver for Someone You Love Staying Involved (Long-Distance) Planning for the Future Caregiving 101: A First Glance at Aging in America 5 Apps for Caregivers 7 Gift Ideas for the Caregivers in Your Life Back to top Contact Easterseals for more information about Easterseals services for caregivers in your area. Get financial education resources Go Find out how to Make the First Five Count! Go Explore Resources Living With Autism Living With Disability Facts About Disability Making Life Accessible Services For Caregivers Being a Caregiver Caregiving Guide Are You a Caregiver? Long-Distance Caregiving Download our 2015 Caregiving Study Our Blog Self-Advocating for Reasonable Accommodations: Four Women Share their Stories Tonight Thursday, November 18, 2021, 11:36 AM A Grateful Mindset: Reflecting on My Experiences During the Pandemic Monday, November 15, 2021, 11:04 AM Advice for Job Seekers with Disabilities: “Be you. Be bold.” Friday, October 29, 2021, 1:34 PM Read More Join Our ENews! Join Us Connect with Us facebook twitter youtube pinterest instagram linkedin Easterseals 141 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1400A, Chicago, IL 60604 | 800-221-6827 (toll-free) Easterseals and its affiliate organizations are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. ©2021 Easterseals | Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights | Printer Friendly Version | Accessibility Guidelines | Site Map | Contact Us