Family Caregivers
& Aging Support
Toolkit
Aging and caring for someone aging can take an emotional toll. Use these resources to understand how to advocate for our loved ones' wellness as they age and for ourselves as caregivers.
Don't just live long — live well.
Aging is a privilege that can also bring unique challenges to the mental health of the elderly and their families. With age comes wisdom, but with the added stress of illness, isolation, loss of independence and increased reliance on family to provide physical and emotional support. The emotional toll that caring for our older generation can take on caregivers — often while they are also raising their own children — cannot be ignored.
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Use these resources to understand the risks that face our elders and how we can provide support for their mental health and that of their caregivers. You can print, distribute or share via social media the materials in this toolkit throughout the month of November and all year long. Let's #CareForCaregivers as we #RespectOurElders.
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#CareForCaregivers #RespectOurElders
If you or someone you know is older and struggling mentally, or needs support while caring for an aging loved one, you can find more resources through the National Council on Aging.