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We also encourage you to share these resources on social media, in your communities, or with patients.</p><p><strong>Browse NIA鈥檚 materials and resources for caregivers:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="#health-information">Health information articles</a></li><li><a href="#infographics">Infographics</a></li><li><a href="#publications">Publications</a></li><li><a href="#videos">Videos</a></li></ul><p><strong>You can also explore information on:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="#research">Clinical trials and caregiving research</a></li><li><a href="#federal-resources">Federal resources for caregivers</a></li></ul><p>NIA also provides caregiving information in Spanish on the <a href="/espanol/cuidar-familiar-enfermedad-alzheimer">NIA website</a> and <a href="https://www.alzheimers.gov/es/como-vivir-demencia/consejos-cuidadores">Alzheimers.gov</a>. You can also <a href="/contact">contact us</a> (English or Spanish) to find answers to your questions.</p> </div> <div><h3> <span id="health-information" name="health-information">Health information articles</span> </h3> <p>Read and share NIA鈥檚 online health information articles about caregiving.</p> <div class="usa-card-group grid-row grid-gap"><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="/health/caregiving"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2024-09/iStock-1447386777-inline.jpg" alt="older woman with daughters embracing on couch" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="/health/caregiving">Caregiving</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="/health/alzheimers-caregiving"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2024-09/eat-well-late-stage-alzheimers-inline_0.jpg" alt="caregiver feeding older adult reclined in bed" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="/health/alzheimers-caregiving">Alzheimer's Caregiving</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="/health/long-distance-caregiving"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2024-10/father-and-son-325x183-150dpi.jpg" alt="Adult man standing with arm around older father" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="/health/long-distance-caregiving">Long-Distance Caregiving</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="bg_edge bg_fluid clearfix paragraph paragraph--type--html-table-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <p><a class="cta-bluebtn gtm-blue-cta" href="/health">View all health information topics</a></p><hr> </div> <div><h3> <span id="infographics" name="infographics">Infographics</span> </h3> <p>Download and share these infographics to help increase awareness of tips and resources to support caregivers.</p> <div class="usa-card-group grid-row grid-gap"><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="/health/caregiving/take-care-yourself-caregiver"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2024-10/take-care-of-yourself-as-a-caregiver-150dpi.jpg" alt="Taking Care of Yourself as a Caregiver infographic thumbnail" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="/health/caregiving/take-care-yourself-caregiver">Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="/health/alzheimers-changes-behavior-and-communication/dos-and-donts-communicating-person-who-has"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2024-10/dos-and-donts-communicating-with-a-person-who-has-alzheimers-150dpi.jpg" alt="Communicating with a Person Who Has AD infographic thumbnail" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="/health/alzheimers-changes-behavior-and-communication/dos-and-donts-communicating-person-who-has">Do鈥檚 and Don鈥檛s: Communicating With a Person Who Has Alzheimer's Disease</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="/health/long-distance-caregiving/long-distance-caregiving-how-can-i-help-if-im-far-away"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2024-10/long-distance-caregiving-325x183-150dpi.jpg" alt="Long distance caregiving infographic thumbnail" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="/health/long-distance-caregiving/long-distance-caregiving-how-can-i-help-if-im-far-away">Long-Distance Caregiving: How Can I Help if I鈥檓 Far Away?</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="bg_edge bg_fluid clearfix paragraph paragraph--type--html-table-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <p><a class="cta-bluebtn gtm-blue-cta" href="/health/infographics">View all infographics</a></p><hr> </div> <div><h3> <span id="publications" name="publications">Publications</span> </h3> <p>Download or order free publications from NIA on caregiving topics.</p> <div class="usa-card-group grid-row grid-gap"><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/caregivers-handbook"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/caregivers-handbook-325x183.png" alt="Preview of Caregiver's Handbook publication" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/caregivers-handbook">Caregiver's Handbook</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/caring-for-a-person-with-alzheimers-disease"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2024-10/caring-for-a-person-with-alzheimers-disease-150dpi.jpg" alt="Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease publication thumbnail" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/caring-for-a-person-with-alzheimers-disease">Caring for a Person With Alzheimer's Disease</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/tips-for-managing-agitation-aggression-and-sundowning"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2024-10/tips-managing-agitation-aggression-sundowning-150dpi.jpg" alt="Tips for Managing Agitation, Aggression, and Sundowning publication thumbnail" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/tips-for-managing-agitation-aggression-and-sundowning">Tips for Managing Agitation, Aggression, and Sundowning</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="bg_edge bg_fluid clearfix paragraph paragraph--type--html-table-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <p><a class="cta-bluebtn gtm-blue-cta" href="https://order.nia.nih.gov/view-all-publications">View all publications</a></p><hr> </div> <div><h3> <span id="videos" name="videos">Videos</span> </h3> <p>Watch videos on different caregiver topics.</p> <div class="usa-card-group grid-row grid-gap"><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzkcSyae_nU&list=PLmk21KJuZUM6_VZioOHoOvmrATf-OwzxN"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <iframe src="https://www.nia.nih.gov/media/oembed?url=https%3A//youtu.be/QzkcSyae_nU%3Fsi%3Dqw0CMJtBASaMlu_w&max_width=0&max_height=0&hash=Thze0KMG7-EC3ZV8NRLePnFcjPlmK_KHdzHrnau8JE8" width="200" height="113" class="media-oembed-content" loading="eager" title="Six Tips to Help Manage Behavior Changes in Alzheimer's Disease"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzkcSyae_nU&list=PLmk21KJuZUM6_VZioOHoOvmrATf-OwzxN">Six Tips to Help Manage Behavior Changes in Alzheimer's Disease</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO-9WQdk3jM&list=PLmk21KJuZUM4STlwf65oF_V0vHfETSfEi&index=1"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <iframe src="https://www.nia.nih.gov/media/oembed?url=https%3A//youtu.be/pO-9WQdk3jM%3Fsi%3DzJhV8ivsE8z_ugtl&max_width=0&max_height=0&hash=JN7atvglM9fbZYKzShXWNwiDtnjYuTiJDCAzVA4Ff8s" width="200" height="113" class="media-oembed-content" loading="eager" title="Why I Participate in Alzheimer's Research - Keretha's Story (Full version)"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO-9WQdk3jM&list=PLmk21KJuZUM4STlwf65oF_V0vHfETSfEi&index=1">Volunteering for Alzheimer's Research</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div><div class="usa-card grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-4"> <div class="usa-card__container radius-0"> <div class="hide-external-link"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELqpNCmGtsQ&list=PLmk21KJuZUM6_VZioOHoOvmrATf-OwzxN&index=3"> <div > <div class="usa-card__media"> <div class="usa-card__img"> <iframe src="https://www.nia.nih.gov/media/oembed?url=https%3A//youtu.be/ELqpNCmGtsQ%3Fsi%3Dcxkw5k92LE1HkEs6&max_width=0&max_height=0&hash=EIaLrUM0ojuxO4d_dVUgfv7yhWIg9I7tzfb02hK6gLU" width="200" height="113" class="media-oembed-content" loading="eager" title="6 Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELqpNCmGtsQ&list=PLmk21KJuZUM6_VZioOHoOvmrATf-OwzxN&index=3">Six Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving</a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"></div> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="bg_edge bg_fluid clearfix paragraph paragraph--type--html-table-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <p><a class="cta-bluebtn gtm-blue-cta" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmk21KJuZUM6_VZioOHoOvmrATf-OwzxN">Find more videos on caregiving</a></p><hr> </div> <div class="bg_edge bg_fluid clearfix paragraph paragraph--type--html-table-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <span id="research" name="research">Clinical trials and caregiving research</span> </h2> <p>Clinical trials allow scientists to explore new strategies to enhance support for caregivers, aiming to improve their well-being and the care they provide. Learn more about: </p><ul><li>Joining a research study. Browse <a href="https://www.alzheimers.gov/clinical-trials/search?searchTrial=Bethesda,%20MD,%20USA&categories=3190&page=1">clinical trials recruiting dementia caregivers</a> or <a href="https://clinicaltrials.gov/search?term=caregiver%20or%20caregiving&aggFilters=status:rec">clinical trials recruiting for other types of caregivers</a>.</li><li>NIA-funded caregiving research. Explore <a href="/news/topics/caregiving">recent caregiving research news</a> and learn more about <a href="/research/dbsr/ad-adrd/caregiver-care-partner-research">caregiving and care partner research</a>.</li></ul><hr> </div> <div class="bg_edge bg_fluid clearfix paragraph paragraph--type--html-table-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <span id="federal-resources" name="federal-resources">Federal resources for caregivers</span> </h2> <p>There are several resources available to caregivers from across the federal government including the <a href="https://acl.gov/">Administration for Community Living (ACL)</a>, <a href="https://www.cms.gov/">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)</a>, <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/">Social Security Administration (SSA)</a>, and more.</p><h3>Connecting with community resources</h3><ul><li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.alzheimers.gov/life-with-dementia/find-local-services">finding dementia care and local services</a>. </li><li>Use ACL鈥檚 <a href="https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx">Eldercare Locator</a> or contact an <a href="https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/About/Aging_Network/AAA.aspx">Area Agency on Aging</a> to find local services for older adults and their families. </li><li>Call or email NIA鈥檚 <a href="https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia/about-adear-center">Alzheimer's and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center</a> to find information, referrals to local services, and more in English or Spanish. </li><li>Contact an NIA-supported <a href="/health/clinical-trials-and-studies/alzheimers-disease-research-centers">Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease Research Center</a> for help obtaining a dementia diagnosis, opportunities to volunteer in clinical research, or to join support groups. </li><li>Veterans and their caregivers can find home- and community-based support services and assistance through the <a href="https://www.caregiver.va.gov/">Department of Veteran鈥檚 Affairs Caregiver Support Program</a>. </li><li>Compare providers and find information about the type of care you need with the <a href="https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/">Medicare.gov compare tool</a>.</li></ul><h3>Paying for care and understanding benefits</h3><ul><li>Browse <a href="https://www.usa.gov/benefit-finder">federal benefits information</a> and learn about <a href="https://blog.ssa.gov/new-resource-for-individuals-who-provide-care/">other SSA resources</a>.</li><li>Explore <a href="https://www.cms.gov/training-education/partner-outreach-resources/partner-with-cms/caregiver-partners">Medicare and hospice benefits</a> for caregivers. </li><li>Learn about <a href="https://acl.gov/ltc">long-term care and related services</a>.</li></ul><h3>Additional resources</h3><ul><li>Learn how to protect your loved one from <a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/protecting-against-fraud/#resources-for-caregivers-and-service-providers">fraud and 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