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    Supporting Caregivers of Veterans with Bladder Cancer

    Bladder cancer caregiving for Veterans often includes long-term monitoring – not just one treatment and done. If you’re juggling appointments, symptoms, and VA logistics, this resource can help.

    Protecting Your Loved Ones Against Evolving Viral Threats

    A practical resource to help caregivers understand respiratory virus risks, prevention conversations, and questions to bring to the next medical appointment.

    partner sites

    Help for Cancer Caregivers

    Help for Cancer Caregivers provides information, education, and support that will help cancer caregivers care for themselves and their loved ones.

    Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network

    FAM, in partnership with CAN, helps caregivers find understanding, resources, and strategies to care for loved ones living with mental health or substance use disorders.

    Conditions
    Alzheimer’s
    Heart Failure
    Mental Health
    Parkinson’s
    Rare Disease
    Schizophrenia
    Sickle Cell
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    TBI
    More>
    Caregiving Resources for ATTR Amyloidosis & Rare Diseases

    Find comprehensive resources on understanding ATTR symptoms, diagnosing ATTR, and more, along with support programs for those affected by ATTR and a no-charge genetic testing and counseling program. Explore resources designed for family caregivers of loved ones with rare diseases to help you navigate every step of the caregiving journey.

    • Alzheimer’s
    • Cancer Caregivers
    • COPD
    • Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network
    • Heart Failure
    • Huntington’s
    • Lighting Your Way
    • Mental Health Challenges
    • Parkinson’s
    • Rare Disease
    • Schizophrenia
    • Sickle Cell Disease
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    • TBI
    • More Conditions >>
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    Explore CAN Resources

    Search by disease/condition, resource type, or caregiver role to find checklists, guides, and helpful tools for every stage of caregiving.

    10 Tips for Family Caregivers

    From seeking support to organizing medical information, find practical advice to navigate your caregiving journey with confidence.

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    Basics of Caregiving

    Gain valuable tools, documents and checklists to support you on your caregiving journey.

    Financial & Legal Tools

    From understanding how to get paid as a family caregiver to accessing government benefits and assistance programs, find practical guidance and downloadable checklists to support your caregiving journey.

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    Community Care Corps is a national program that fosters innovative local models in which volunteers provide nonmedical assistance to family caregivers, older adults, or adults with disabilities in order to maintain their independence.

    View the caregiver-focused grantees. >>

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    NFC Month

    National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November — is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country.

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    An initiative designed to connect caregivers, organizations, employers, innovators and key stakeholders by coordinating visibility, navigation and support into a system that makes caregiving manageable for every American.

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  • Caring by Condition
    The Latest
    Supporting Caregivers of Veterans with Bladder Cancer

    Bladder cancer caregiving for Veterans often includes long-term monitoring – not just one treatment and done. If you’re juggling appointments, symptoms, and VA logistics, this resource can help.

    Protecting Your Loved Ones Against Evolving Viral Threats

    A practical resource to help caregivers understand respiratory virus risks, prevention conversations, and questions to bring to the next medical appointment.

    partner sites

    Help for Cancer Caregivers

    Help for Cancer Caregivers provides information, education, and support that will help cancer caregivers care for themselves and their loved ones.

    Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network

    FAM, in partnership with CAN, helps caregivers find understanding, resources, and strategies to care for loved ones living with mental health or substance use disorders.

    Conditions
    Alzheimer’s
    Heart Failure
    Mental Health
    Parkinson’s
    Rare Disease
    Schizophrenia
    Sickle Cell
    Stroke
    TBI
    More>
    Caregiving Resources for ATTR Amyloidosis & Rare Diseases

    Find comprehensive resources on understanding ATTR symptoms, diagnosing ATTR, and more, along with support programs for those affected by ATTR and a no-charge genetic testing and counseling program. Explore resources designed for family caregivers of loved ones with rare diseases to help you navigate every step of the caregiving journey.

    • Alzheimer’s
    • Cancer Caregivers
    • COPD
    • Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network
    • Heart Failure
    • Huntington’s
    • Lighting Your Way
    • Mental Health Challenges
    • Parkinson’s
    • Rare Disease
    • Schizophrenia
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Stroke
    • TBI
    • More Conditions >>
  • Caregiver Resources
    Toolbox

    Explore CAN Resources

    Search by disease/condition, resource type, or caregiver role to find checklists, guides, and helpful tools for every stage of caregiving.

    10 Tips for Family Caregivers

    From seeking support to organizing medical information, find practical advice to navigate your caregiving journey with confidence.

    Information

    Basics of Caregiving

    Gain valuable tools, documents and checklists to support you on your caregiving journey.

    Financial & Legal Tools

    From understanding how to get paid as a family caregiver to accessing government benefits and assistance programs, find practical guidance and downloadable checklists to support your caregiving journey.

    Support
    Agencies & Organizations
    Community
    Respite Care
    Peer-to-Peer Support
    Emotional Support
    Clinical Trial Support

    Volunteer Services

    Community Care Corps is a national program that fosters innovative local models in which volunteers provide nonmedical assistance to family caregivers, older adults, or adults with disabilities in order to maintain their independence.

    View the caregiver-focused grantees. >>

    • 10 Tips for Family Caregivers
    • Agencies & Organizations
    • Basics of Caregiving
    • Clinical Trial Support
    • Community
    • Emotional Support
    • Financial & Legal Tools
    • Respite Care
    • Toolbox
    • Peer-to-Peer Support
    • Volunteer Services
  • About CAN
    CAN Initiatives

    NFC Month

    National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November — is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country.

    CARE2030

    An initiative designed to connect caregivers, organizations, employers, innovators and key stakeholders by coordinating visibility, navigation and support into a system that makes caregiving manageable for every American.

    About CAN
    Who We Are
    Leadership
    Innovation Council
    Celebrity Champions
    Corporate Partners
    Public Policy
    Caregiver-Ready Workplaces
    Caregiving Landscape
    Lend Your Voice

    Caregivers in Context

    Caregiver Action Network is focused on bringing together storytelling, research, and cultural moments to influence how caregiving is portrayed in entertainment and understood in everyday life.

    • CARE2030: Building America’s Caregiver Support Infrastructure
    • Caregivers in Context
    • Caregiving Landscape
    • Celebrity Champions
    • Corporate Partners
    • History
    • Innovation Council
    • Leadership
    • Lend Your Voice
    • Mission
    • NFC Month
    • Caregiver-Ready Workplaces
    • Public Policy
    • Who We Are
  • Stay Connected
    Stay Connected

    Community

    Share your journey, find resources, and connect with others who understand. You’re not alone in navigating the challenges of caregiving.

    Media

    Explore press releases, request reprint permission, and view media resources for comprehensive coverage of our organization’s initiatives and news.

    Events

    Discover upcoming webinars, workshops, and sessions designed to support, educate, and empower family caregivers in every stage of their journey.

    Donate

    CAN is a non-profit organization providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge.

    Contact

    Contact us to request a speaker, share your story, or get in touch with our team.

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Caregiver Action Network
  • Caring by Condition
    The Latest
    Supporting Caregivers of Veterans with Bladder Cancer

    Bladder cancer caregiving for Veterans often includes long-term monitoring – not just one treatment and done. If you’re juggling appointments, symptoms, and VA logistics, this resource can help.

    Protecting Your Loved Ones Against Evolving Viral Threats

    A practical resource to help caregivers understand respiratory virus risks, prevention conversations, and questions to bring to the next medical appointment.

    partner sites

    Help for Cancer Caregivers

    Help for Cancer Caregivers provides information, education, and support that will help cancer caregivers care for themselves and their loved ones.

    Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network

    FAM, in partnership with CAN, helps caregivers find understanding, resources, and strategies to care for loved ones living with mental health or substance use disorders.

    Conditions
    Alzheimer’s
    Heart Failure
    Mental Health
    Parkinson’s
    Rare Disease
    Schizophrenia
    Sickle Cell
    Stroke
    TBI
    More>
    Caregiving Resources for ATTR Amyloidosis & Rare Diseases

    Find comprehensive resources on understanding ATTR symptoms, diagnosing ATTR, and more, along with support programs for those affected by ATTR and a no-charge genetic testing and counseling program. Explore resources designed for family caregivers of loved ones with rare diseases to help you navigate every step of the caregiving journey.

    • Alzheimer’s
    • Cancer Caregivers
    • COPD
    • Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network
    • Heart Failure
    • Huntington’s
    • Lighting Your Way
    • Mental Health Challenges
    • Parkinson’s
    • Rare Disease
    • Schizophrenia
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Stroke
    • TBI
    • More Conditions >>
  • Caregiver Resources
    Toolbox

    Explore CAN Resources

    Search by disease/condition, resource type, or caregiver role to find checklists, guides, and helpful tools for every stage of caregiving.

    10 Tips for Family Caregivers

    From seeking support to organizing medical information, find practical advice to navigate your caregiving journey with confidence.

    Information

    Basics of Caregiving

    Gain valuable tools, documents and checklists to support you on your caregiving journey.

    Financial & Legal Tools

    From understanding how to get paid as a family caregiver to accessing government benefits and assistance programs, find practical guidance and downloadable checklists to support your caregiving journey.

    Support
    Agencies & Organizations
    Community
    Respite Care
    Peer-to-Peer Support
    Emotional Support
    Clinical Trial Support

    Volunteer Services

    Community Care Corps is a national program that fosters innovative local models in which volunteers provide nonmedical assistance to family caregivers, older adults, or adults with disabilities in order to maintain their independence.

    View the caregiver-focused grantees. >>

    • 10 Tips for Family Caregivers
    • Agencies & Organizations
    • Basics of Caregiving
    • Clinical Trial Support
    • Community
    • Emotional Support
    • Financial & Legal Tools
    • Respite Care
    • Toolbox
    • Peer-to-Peer Support
    • Volunteer Services
  • About CAN
    CAN Initiatives

    NFC Month

    National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November — is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country.

    CARE2030

    An initiative designed to connect caregivers, organizations, employers, innovators and key stakeholders by coordinating visibility, navigation and support into a system that makes caregiving manageable for every American.

    About CAN
    Who We Are
    Leadership
    Innovation Council
    Celebrity Champions
    Corporate Partners
    Public Policy
    Caregiver-Ready Workplaces
    Caregiving Landscape
    Lend Your Voice

    Caregivers in Context

    Caregiver Action Network is focused on bringing together storytelling, research, and cultural moments to influence how caregiving is portrayed in entertainment and understood in everyday life.

    • CARE2030: Building America’s Caregiver Support Infrastructure
    • Caregivers in Context
    • Caregiving Landscape
    • Celebrity Champions
    • Corporate Partners
    • History
    • Innovation Council
    • Leadership
    • Lend Your Voice
    • Mission
    • NFC Month
    • Caregiver-Ready Workplaces
    • Public Policy
    • Who We Are
  • Stay Connected
    Stay Connected

    Community

    Share your journey, find resources, and connect with others who understand. You’re not alone in navigating the challenges of caregiving.

    Media

    Explore press releases, request reprint permission, and view media resources for comprehensive coverage of our organization’s initiatives and news.

    Events

    Discover upcoming webinars, workshops, and sessions designed to support, educate, and empower family caregivers in every stage of their journey.

    Donate

    CAN is a non-profit organization providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge.

    Contact

    Contact us to request a speaker, share your story, or get in touch with our team.

    • Contact
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    Caregivers in Context: The Mandalorian and Grogu

    By Marvell Adams Jr. Chief Executive Officer As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I went into The Mandalorian and Grogu expecting adventure, action, and perhaps a little nostalgia. After all, Star Wars was first introduced to me by my older brothers more than 40 years ago. It has been a constant companion through different [...]

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    Caregivers in Context: Miss You, Love You and the Caregiving Relationships We Never Expected

    By Chance Browning Chief Operations Officer Grief has a way of revealing the relationships that sustain us—and sometimes those relationships are not the ones we expected. The HBO Original film Miss You, Love You, now streaming on HBOMax, stars Allison Janney as Diane Patterson, a recently widowed woman struggling to navigate life after the [...]

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    Caregivers in Context: Hacks and the Challenge of Shared Decision-Making

    By Chance Browning Chief Operations Officer SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the series finale of Hacks on HBO Max. The series finale of HBO Max's Emmy-winning comedy-drama Hacks surprised audiences by taking one of television's sharpest comedies into deeply emotional territory: serious illness, mortality, caregiving, and the difficult conversations that emerge [...]

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    Caregivers in Context: Landman Season 2 and the Reality of Caring for Aging Parents in Complicated Families

    By Chance Browning Chief Operations Officer Some people love Landman. Some people love to hate Landman. But whether viewers are tuning in for the West Texas grit, Taylor Sheridan’s signature storytelling, or performances by Billy Bob Thornton, Sam Elliott, Ali Larter, and Demi Moore, Landman has sparked plenty of conversation—especially following the conclusion of [...]

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    Family Caregiving Tips: How to Spot Nursing Home Neglect Early

    By Jeff Aidikoff, Founder and Managing Attorney, Bedsore.Law Moving a loved one into a nursing home is one of the hardest decisions families make. Even after placement, caregiving and family support does not end, it changes. Family caregivers remain the most important advocates for their loved ones in a long-term care setting. Understanding how [...]

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    • Come See Me in the Good Light movie poster

    Caregivers in Context: “Come See Me in the Good Light” Explores Wonder, Levity, and Love in the Face of Terminal Cancer

    By Aimie Billon Caregiver Action Network Partnerships Consultant Academy Award-Nominated Documentary Explores Devotion and Gratitude in End-of-Life Family Caregiving Apple TV’s Academy Award-nominated Come See Me in the Good Light is a profound celebration of life, joy, and wonder in the face of death, exploring the deepening bond and continued laughter between two partners [...]

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    Why Caring for Yourself Is One of the Most Important Things a Caregiver Can Do

    Repost from BrainandLife.org Caregivers are wired to put others first. For many, that instinct is so deeply ingrained that tending to their own needs begins to feel indulgent — even selfish. Over time, this mindset can quietly erode a caregiver's health, resilience, and sense of self. A recent feature [...]

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    Caregiving for a Child with a Rare Disease: A Conversation with Leslie on Turner Syndrome

    In honor of Rare Disease Day (February 28) and Turner Syndrome Awareness Month, Caregiver Action Network's Community Initiatives Director Nichole Goble visited with Leslie, a mom from Southern Maryland who has been caring for her daughter Gracie, now 19, since Gracie was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome at 18 months old. Leslie shares her journey [...]

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    Caregivers in Context: The Many Faces of Care in A Man on the Inside

    By Jodi Koehn-Pike Content Development Manager, Caregiver Action Network Netflix’s A Man on the Inside uses the guise of a lighthearted mystery to explore deep, emotionally resonant themes about caregiving, loss, connection, and the ways relationships evolve as we age. Starring Ted Danson as Charles Nieuwendyk, the series centers on a widowed retired professor [...]

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    Medicaid Changes in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Act: A Guide for Family Caregivers

    In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law. Among its many provisions are significant changes to Medicaid: the public health insurance program that millions of family caregivers rely on for their own health coverage — and for the people they care for. Under the new law, many Medicaid [...]

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