Real Talk is a bi-weekly Facebook Live session exclusively for Caregiver Action Network Community members. Real Talk sessions offer valuable insights on caregiving topics. If you’re not yet a member, search ‘Caregiver Action Network Community’ in Facebook groups to join. https://www.facebook.com/groups/caregiveraction

Care Connections: The Plug-in to Care Webinar Series brings caregivers practical tools, peer insights, and expert guidance — now available on demand. Each session spotlights a key area of caregiving to help you stay connected to the resources and support you need.

Whether you’re new to caregiving or balancing care with work, family, and daily life, these conversations are here for you — whenever you’re ready to plug-in to care.

Mar. 27, 2026 [Virtual]
12 p.m. ET

In this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, we’re exploring the emotional, practical, and relationship pressures families face when considering a transition to full-time care. There’s no one “right” answer — only what’s right for your loved one and your family.

But figuring out what that is can be one of the most excruciating parts of caregiving. This is an open and honest discussion about the doubts, the fears and guilt that can surface, and some ways to move forward with clarity, compassion and confidence.

Join us as we discuss how to ease your inner dialogue and offer tips to make the process (at least a little bit) easier.

Virtual sessions available: Mar. 25 | Apr. 29 | May 27 | June 24

Chat live with Linda Schultz, Ph.D., CRRN, a leader and provider of rehabilitation nursing for over 30 years, and a friend of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for close to two decades. She blogs about health and wellness living with paralysis and answers your SCI-related healthcare questions.

This is designed not a one-sided lecture or a simple Q&A, but rather a discussion among community members to connect and get the information they need, The conversation may shift, as we leave the option open to talking about whatever YOU want and need to hear. This event is FREE for everyone to attend. Live captioning and ASL interpretation will be available.

Mondays, 7-8 p.m. CST : Mar. 23 | Apr. 20 | May 11
Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. CST : Mar. 27 | Apr. 24 | May 15

NEW opportunity for caregivers of people with brain injury and stroke. UW-EC Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Department along with LIU Speech Language Pathology Department is offering a Caregiver Support Group via Zoom.

Partners of people with brain injuries, strokes, aphasia, and cognitive changes are encouraged to attend. Coping as a caregiver will be our primary topic. If you are part of a support group, feel free to pass this information on. We encourage participants nationwide!

Select the Monday or Friday group and RSVP to Dr. Jerry Hoepner at the RSVP button above.

Apr. 23, 2026 [Virtual]
12 p.m. ET

Did you know that a fear of falling can actually increase our fall risk? It’s true and that’s what we’ll be talking about in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel.

Join us as we dive into how rebuilding confidence can make daily life safer and more fulfilling. We’ll explore some of the common causes of fear of falling, its impact on mobility and independence, and practical steps and home-safety tips to break the cycle of anxiety and avoidance.

May 6-8, 2026 [In-Person Event]

Boston, MA

This premier gathering brings together individuals living with paralysis, caregivers, family members, healthcare providers, scientists, medical innovators, advocates and policymakers to imagine new solutions and accelerate transformative impact.

The Sandwich Club is a free digital membership designed to help caregivers lighten their load. The Sandwich Club answers care-related questions by pairing specialized AI responses with a community of caregivers to provide tips and ideas from their lived experiences. The Sandwich Club brings caregivers together with support on topics important to you and a membership that offers support, community, discounts, and advocacy.

May 28, 2026 [Virtual]
12 p.m. ET

Whether a hospital stay is expected or comes out of the blue, it’s almost always stressful. And when dementia is part of the picture, it can feel even more intense — for you and your loved one. The good news is, there are concrete steps you can take before and during a hospital visit to improve the chances of safe, compassionate, personal care. While easing everyone’s anxiety along the way! That’s what we’ll focus on in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel.

Join us as we talk through what to share with the care team, how to communicate your loved one’s routines, behaviors, and triggers, and practical ways to advocate for their comfort and dignity in a place that can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Join us for this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel
If you’re a family caregiver, you’ve probably experienced decision fatigue. Even if this is the first time you’re hearing the term, still, you probably battled it at some point. So the question is…

What is decision fatigue? Why does it happen? And how can we beat it as family caregivers? Those are the questions we’ll be tackling in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel.

What do heart disease, diabetes, asthma, cancer, dementia, kidney disease, and hypertension have in common? On the surface, not much. But from a family caregiver’s point of view? Quite a bit actually. Because they’re all chronic conditions meaning that they’re long-lasting health problems that require ongoing medical attention.

And often, ongoing care from you.

That’s why we’re focusing on chronic conditions in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel. Join us as we talk through the day-to-day realities of supporting someone with a long-term illness, the challenges that can sneak up over time, and simple, practical tips that can make caregiving feel more manageable.

Moving to assisted living (or any kind of senior living community!) is a major life change — full of stress, sadness, relief, and a whole lot of logistics for everyone involved. While there’s no magic button we can press to make it easy, there are things we can be doing to make it (at least a little) easier. And that’s what we’ll be discussing in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel.

Join us for some real talk about how to prepare for the move, talk through expectations, and make the new space feel familiar and comforting. And we’ll share pointers to help both of you get through the first few months more smoothly.

Sept. 24, 2026 [Virtual]
12 p.m. ET

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions, and managing it can be a lot — for the person living with it and for the family members who support them. That’s why we’re tallking about it in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel.

Join us as we break down the basics, talk through how to spot and respond to blood sugar highs and lows, and share everyday routines that can help keep symptoms steadier and life feeling more manageable.

Leaving the hospital doesn’t always mean someone is “back to normal.” It’s a welcome milestone, for sure. But it often marks the start of a new phase of recovery and a new rhythm for you as the caregiver. So how do you set yourself — and the person you’re caring for — up for success at home?

In this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, we’ll walk through what to expect in the first 30, 60, and 90 days after discharge, including common bumps in the road and practical ways to stay ahead of them.

Grief doesn’t move in a straight line— it comes in waves. And it doesn’t look the same from one person to the next. It can show up in a thousand different ways: emotionally, physically, and even in how we think day to day.

That’s why, in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, we’re making space for all the ways that grief may show up— and reminding ourselves that there’s no single “right” way.

We’ll talk through common myths that can make grief feel harder, how to support yourself or someone you love as you move through, and practical, strategies for coping over time. If you’re grieving something big or small, recent or long ago, we invite you in.

Silent but serious, high blood pressure deserves our attention. It’s one of the most common—and most manageable—chronic health conditions. And in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, we’ll break down what high blood pressure means, why it matters, and everyday habits that can make a meaningful difference.

We’ll touch on simple lifestyle changes, medication basics, tips for tracking readings, and strategies for working effectively with healthcare providers.