Family & Financial Resources
Resources for families navigating caregiving together, multigenerational healing, family support, and financial planning for care.
Family Is Healing
One of the most powerful things a family can do for a loved one who is ill, aging, or living with a disability is to come together, across generations, as a unified care team. Research shows that multigenerational family support is one of the most powerful forces in healing and recovery.
"The most powerful resource a family has is each other."
Read on to learn about the healing power of family, including the multigenerational work of Dr. Peter G. Sandwell, MD, and what your family can do together.
Read More About Family HealsNational Alliance for Caregiving
A nonprofit coalition focused on advancing family caregiving through research, innovation, and advocacy. Offers reports, resources, and support tools for family caregivers nationwide.
Visit ResourceConsumer Financial Protection Bureau: Managing Someone Else's Money
Free guides for family members helping an older adult manage finances, including paying bills, understanding power of attorney, and protecting against financial exploitation.
Visit ResourceLongTermCare.gov
A government resource for understanding long-term care options, planning ahead, and paying for care, including home care, assisted living, and nursing home services.
Visit ResourcePaying for Senior Care: Cost & Coverage Guide
A comprehensive independent guide to understanding the costs of different types of care and the coverage options available, including Medicare, Medicaid, veterans benefits, and private pay.
Visit ResourceLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program
A free, confidential advocate for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen help residents and families understand their rights and work to resolve complaints about quality of care, dignity, and safety. Available in every state.
Visit ResourceAdult Foster Care (AFC) and Structured Family Caregiving
Some states pay a family member a monthly, tax-free stipend to serve as a live-in caregiver, under names like Adult Foster Care (AFC), Adult Family Living, or Structured Family Caregiving. Eligibility is tied to the care recipient's Medicaid status, so income limits apply.
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"No one receiving care should feel unknown. No one providing care should feel unprepared."