Benchmarks of Care | From Paycheck to Care Costs: Stretching Your Resources Family caregivers spend an average of $7,200 a year out of pocket, making financial strain one of the most immediate and ongoing pressures of care. For those who are also working, caregiving can affect day-to-day budgeting, long-term planning, and access to [...]

60% of family caregivers are employed, making caregiving a workplace reality for both employees and employers. Benchmarks of Care is a virtual training series designed to help working caregivers navigate care and work, while helping employers better support caregivers in their workforce. Each session focuses on a key challenge at the intersection of [...]

Thanks for registering for a Benchmarks of Care  training! Your registration has been received, and we're so glad you'll be joining us for one (or more!) of our Benchmarks of Care series webinars. In the next 10 minutes, you'll receive an email from Zoom with your confirmation and calendar invitation. Before you go, [...]

Planning for Care: Why Financial Planning Matters for Family Caregivers Caregiving often begins with love and responsibility, but for many families, it also brings unexpected financial challenges. Without a plan in place, families may face reactive and costly choices during already difficult moments. In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Caregiver Action Network [...]

Planning for Care: Choosing the Right Long-Term Care Facility For Your Loved One Choosing a nursing home or care facility for someone you love can feel overwhelming and emotional. This session will give caregivers practical, high-level guidance on how to evaluate long-term care options and identify the factors that matter most [...]

Caregiving comes with big decisions, and many of them involve legal and financial questions that families aren't prepared for. Planning for Care is a free, three-part webinar series from Caregiver Action Network (CAN) designed to give family caregivers the knowledge and confidence to navigate some of the most complex aspects of caring for [...]

Planning for Care: Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance & How to Use It Webinar Presentation [PDF] Long-Term Care Costs Financial & Legal Tools Long-term care insurance can be one of the most valuable tools in a caregiver's toolkit, but knowing how to access and use it isn't always [...]

From Daily Management to Sustainable Care: Long-acting Medication, System Barriers, and Caregiver Relief Long-acting medication/injectable (LAI & LAM) and long-acting medication (LAM) treatments can support continuity of care for individuals living with serious mental illness, while also easing the burden on family caregivers. Yet caregivers often face significant emotional, logistical, and system barriers, especially [...]

From Stigma to Support: A Caregiver's Role in Mental Health Care & Substance Use Recovery Caring for a loved one living with mental health or substance use challenges can feel overwhelming — especially when it’s hard to talk about what’s really going on. Join the Families, Substance Use & Mental Health Network [...]

Join the Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network (FAM) for a discussion about supporting individuals and communities in recovery. Hear from leaders in recovery services and the workforce who are expanding access to treatments, empowering recovery, and building resilience in communities around the country. Bonus Resources NSC Respond Ready Workplace FAM Resources [...]