knowing where to get support can go a long way toward managing the emotional and financial strain that comes with caring for a loved one who is sick or frail. legal and financial planning: make sure you've put in place important documents designed to protect you and your loved ones from legal and financial troubles. read more about that here. get help: at some point most caretakers need help caring for their loved one. there's a wealth of information available about home care caregiver support and transportation among other services. here are some resources: the department of health and human services' eldercare locator. the alzheimer's association the national institute on aging's alzheimer's disease education and referral center the family caregiver alliance's family care navigator which offers state-by-state lists of resources for a wide range of needs nursing home compare provides detailed information about nursing homes across the country find support: most family caregivers suffer from their own health issues and that more than half have trouble falling or staying asleep due to stress. caring for yourself is equally as important as taking care of someone you love. although not for everyone caregiving classes and support groups can be helpful. again the alzheimer's association and family caregiver alliance are two good places to begin your search. if you're comfortable going online there are also many communities where you can discuss issues and get support and information from others in a similar situation. if you're suffering from depression and would like to talk with a mental health provider you can ask your primary care doctor or someone close to you for a referral. also check for local resources through your county department of mental health or the national mental health association.
what resources are available for caregivers?