Resources
Real organizations you can call or visit today. This page will keep growing — for now, here are established, trustworthy places to start.
Alzheimer's Association
A 24/7 helpline staffed by master's-level clinicians, plus local chapters, support groups, and care planning tools.
Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
Website: alz.org
NIA Alzheimer's and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
Run by the National Institute on Aging. Free publications and referrals to research studies and clinical trials.
Phone: 1-800-438-4380
Website: nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers
Family Caregiver Alliance
Practical guidance, education, and support specifically for family caregivers, including caregiving for dementia.
Website: caregiver.org
Eldercare Locator
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you with local services — meals, transportation, in-home care, and more.
Phone: 1-800-677-1116
Website: eldercare.acl.gov
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support, 24/7 — for caregivers experiencing crisis or burnout, too. You don't have to be in immediate danger to call.
Call or text: 988
AARP Caregiving Resource Center
Guides on everything from legal and financial planning to daily caregiving logistics.
Website: aarp.org/caregiving
More is coming.
We're planning to add: state-by-state caregiver support programs, respite care directories, financial and legal planning guides, and a curated list of local support groups. If there's a resource you rely on that should be here, tell us about it.