This November, join us for a four-part webinar series featuring expert insights, real-world experiences, and useful strategies to support family caregivers and build stronger communities.

December 8, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET

Caregiver Action Network is inviting family caregivers who are supporting a loved one with a rare disease or rare tumor diagnosis to participate in a private 90-minute virtual Roundtable on December 8, 2026.

The discussion will explore the unique challenges of rare disease caregiving, including navigating a complicated path to diagnosis, coordinating care across multiple specialists, and managing the emotional, financial, and practical impact of caregiving.

Participants will have the opportunity to share what has been most difficult, where they have found support, and what information or resources are still missing. What we learn will help CAN better understand the needs of rare disease caregivers and inform future resources and support.

Join Caregiver Action Network and the Amyloidosis Research Consortium for a webinar on one of the hardest parts of ATTR amyloidosis: getting the right diagnosis. ATTR symptoms can appear in different parts of the body and resemble more common conditions, so many families spend years moving between specialists before anyone connects the dots.

Caring for an aging parent or loved one can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. In this session, experts from Caregiver Action Network and CareScout, a Genworth company, explore the essential conversations and planning strategies every family caregiver should know.

Join the Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network for a discussion about improving pain care for veteran communities. Veterans, caregivers, and policy leaders will share firsthand experiences navigating acute pain treatment, including the critical role caregivers play in supporting loved ones and coordinating care. The webinar will explore barriers to innovations in pain treatment options within the VA system and provide practical information and resources to help support veterans, caregivers, and advocates.

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

These online caregiver Support Groups are a judgement free and confidential space for you to connect with other family caregivers. Guided by professionally trained facilitators, these sessions happen weekly online.

Sessions are organized into four seasonal blocks. The fall session runs October through December on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ET, Thursdays at 4 p.m. ET and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Click the Register button to select your preferred session day and time.

October 21, 2026 | November 18, 2026 | December 16, 2026

7 p.m. ET [Virtual]

Fireside Chats with the Pathfinders is a welcoming space for people living with ALS and caregivers to connect with others in the community. You are encouraged to ask questions, participate, or simply be in community.

Oct. 29, 2026 [Virtual]
12 p.m. ET

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.

Nov. 5, 2026 [Virtual]
11-12 p.m. PT

Get the most out of AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers. In this informative and educational session, you will be introduced to essential information caregivers need to more easily manage some of the complexities of caregiving.

AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers is a practical guide built to help caregivers organize essential financial information and navigate some of caregiving’s most complex challenges. In this session, you’ll explore what the workbook offers and how to apply it to your own caregiving situation.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. CST

Thursday, Nov. 12 | 6:30 p.m. CST

We Are ILL (WAI) is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to redefining what “sick” looks like for Black women living with chronic illness. Our mission is to support, educate, and unite Black women living with MS, lupus, or neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) through culturally responsive education, advocacy, and community engagement. Recognizing that patient outcomes are deeply influenced by the people who stand beside them, WAI is expanding its ecosystem of care to include support partners.

Love in Action: Supporting Someone I Love is a two-part virtual series designed for spouses, partners, siblings, friends, and chosen family supporting someone living with MS or Lupus. Grounded in caregiver feedback from Wellness Weekend, this program centers the voice of the support partner — affirming their resilience while equipping them with practical tools to navigate medical, emotional, and systemic challenges. The series will also launch an ongoing Support Partner Connection Circle, extending community and impact beyond the four-session experience.

Across two live virtual sessions in 2026, participants will:

• Build foundational understanding of MS and Lupus
• Address burnout, boundaries, and sustainability
• Connect with peers in a culturally responsive space

Session Topics:

• Session 1: Someone I Love Has MS or Lupus – Disease literacy and understanding disparities
• Session 2: Someone I Love — and I Matter Too – Boundaries, mental wellbeing, sustainability

Each session includes professional facilitation, expert insight, structured discussion, and a post-session resource infographic.

Participants will receive:

• A Digital Support Toolkit (symptom tracker, appointment prep checklist, communication prompts, advocacy guide)
• Post-session branded resource infographics
• A printable Love in Action Support Partner Certificate
• Invitation to the ongoing Support Partner Connection Circle

The target audience consists of support partners of Black women living with MS or Lupus — including spouses, partners, family, and chosen family — from those newly navigating diagnosis to long-term support roles. Healthcare and community leaders seeking culturally responsive education to strengthen support systems.

Nov. 19, 2026 [Virtual]
12-3 p.m. ET

Mental Health America (MHA) is hosting a summit in observance of National Rural Health Day, focused on supporting the unique mental health challenges of rural communities and workforces. The event will spotlight actionable strategies from experts, community leaders, and MHA resources to promote well-being and resilience across rural workplaces, families, and communities.

Nov. 19, 2026 [Virtual]
12 p.m. ET

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.

Nov. 20, 2026 [Virtual]
6-7:30 p.m. ET

Caregiving is an act of love. But somewhere between the appointments, the worry, and the “I’m fine,” you may have forgotten to take care of yourself.

Caregiving Without Losing Yourself is a free webinar for caregivers who are tired of putting themselves last.

Inside, you’ll learn:

🌿 How to spot burnout before it takes over

🤍 How to let go of the guilt that comes with resting

💬 Simple ways to set boundaries without feeling selfish

🎁 Free when you join: an e-book with 100 affirmations and a 30-day challenge to rebuild your relationship with yourself, one small step at a time.

Dec. 17, 2026 [Virtual]
12 p.m. ET

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.

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.