Caregiving encompasses more than 63 million Americans, according to a 2025 Caregiving Report issued by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. Among the report’s results:
- One in every four adults is a caregiver. Of these, 94% care for adults, and one in three is under age 50. Caregivers are increasingly diverse across race, income, and generation. 29% are sandwich generation caregivers, supporting both children and adults.
- Over 40% of caregivers now provide high-intensity care. Many perform complex medical tasks like administering injections or managing equipment, yet only 22% receive training.
This growing issue poses numerous challenges for employers, too – absence, FMLA, lost productivity, stress, burnout, and more. ESI EAP offers a variety of resources to help address the challenges that your caregiving employees face. In addition to in-the-moment telephonic access to counselors 24/7, we offer an array of follow-up counseling options, telephonic coaching programs, webinars, the TalkSpace Go app, and extensive self-help tools, including:
- Late Life Planner – Retirement planning, wills, insurance, financial matters & more
- Aging and Elder Care Resources – Healthy aging, memory loss, daily living & more
- Eldercare Locators – Find local assisted living, nursing homes, in-home services & more
- Caregiver Resources – Counseling, wellness, information resources & more
- Wellness & Physical Health – Healthy aging, diet, fitness & more
We’ve also researched and compiled the following alphabetical list of caregiver organizations.
Caregiver Organizations, Resources & Tools
AARP: Family Caregiving – Find tips and support for family caregiving, from providing personal care, medical management and financial guidance to finding a healthy work-life balance. Access blogs, webinars, free care guides, legal checklists, information on care options and an online community that supports all types of family caregivers, a safe space to connect with others experiencing similar challenges.
AARP Foundation – Search for free or reduced-cost services such as medical care, legal assistance, food pantries, job training, and more.
Alzheimer’s Association: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support – Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia often involves a team of people. Whether you provide daily caregiving, participate in decision making, or simply care about a person with the disease, find resources to help, including information and tips on what to expect and how to prepare, care options, an online community and a helpline.
American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) – Caregiving Youth are anyone under the age of 18 years who provides significant assistance to relatives or household members who have a physical or mental illness, frailties of aging, substance misuse, and/or who need help with daily activities. The American Association of Caregiving Youth is the only organization in the U.S. dedicated solely to addressing Caregiving Youth issues.
ARCH National Respite Network – Respite is planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with special needs in order to provide temporary relief to family caregivers.
Area Agencies on Aging: Caregiving and Direct Care Workforce – Information and programs supporting the work of the aging and disability networks and others engaged in strengthening supports for caregivers and the direct care workforce. ACL works to promote health and safety, help prevent unnecessary institutional care, and build a more resilient long-term services and supports infrastructure.
Best Programs for Caregiving – A wide range of tested, proven-effective programs have been developed to support family and friend caregivers of people living with dementia. These programs offer important assistance by providing disease education, skills training, techniques to reduce stress and improve well-being, and help in navigating health system and community resources. Best Programs for Caregiving was developed to make it easier for providers to identify, learn about and implement these programs, as well as for caregivers to discover the programs that are available to them in their own communities,
Caregiver Action Network (CAN) – Formerly the National Family Caregivers Association, it offers practical lists for immediate help with caregiving: patient file checklist, doctors office checklist, how to find a support group, medication checklist, independent living assessment and helpful videos. This easy-to-navigate site takes caregivers through step-by-step processes to help get a handle on caregiving.
Caring.com – A resource for caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. Caring has helped over 100,000 seniors find a senior living community or help with in-home care, making this process easier, at no cost. Find thousands of articles, helpful tools, advice from leading experts, a community of caregivers, and a comprehensive directory of caregiving services.
CaringBridge – A no-cost, nonprofit health platform that surrounds family caregivers with support while they care for a loved one on a health journey. A donor-supported nonprofit founded in 1997, the organization offers tools to share and document a health journey, simplify care coordination, and connect caregivers with a supportive community.
Eldercare Locator – A public service of the Administration for Community Living connecting you to services for older adults and their families.
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) – For nearly 50 years, FCA has provided services to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments, such as Parkinson’s, stroke, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, a state-by-state list of services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers.
The HealthWell Foundation – Non-profit dedicated to improving access to health care for America’s underinsured. When health insurance is not enough, we fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.
Home Instead – A home care network focused on helping older adults live well at home with greater independence, connection and support.
How to Receive Financial Compensation via Medicaid to Provide Care for a Loved One – The American Council on Aging says that “All 50 states and the District of Columbia offer some type of Medicaid-funded consumer directed personal care assistance program,” and offers information on these plans and eligibility requirements
Lotsa Helping Hands – Easily organize help for someone in need. A central place to coordinate meals and help for friends & family.
Memory Cafe Directory – Memory Cafes are a place where people experiencing cognitive challenges along with caring family members, friends and professional caregivers can find meaningful programming, friendship, and acceptance.
National Adult Day Services (NASDA) – for Caregivers – The National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) represents the Adult Day Services (ADS) industry as the national focal point for ADS providers. Our members include Adult Day Services providers, state associations representing ADS providers, corporations, academic institutions, government and non-government organizations which support ADS.
National Alliance for Caregiving – Building partnerships in research, advocacy, and innovation to make life better for family caregivers.
A coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving issues. The alliance conducts policy analysis and tracks legislation and initiatives that affect caregivers and care recipients.
National Association for Mental Health (NAMI) – Information for family members & caregivers.
National Institute of Health (NIH): Caregiving – Resources on how to be an effective caregiver while also taking care of yourself, as well as on advance care planning, Alzheimer’s caregiving, long-distance caregiving, long-term care, and more.
Next Step in Care – Access easy-to-use guides, checklists, and other resources to help family caregivers and health care providers work closely together to plan and implement safe and smooth transitions for chronically or seriously ill patients.
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers – Advancing collaborative solutions rooted in evidence, driven by caregivers, and focused on achieving sustained impact.
VA Caregiver Support Program – The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The program’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of family caregivers who care for our nation’s Veterans, through education, resources, stipends, training, mental health support, respite programs, and support services. Find Your Local Caregiver Support Team located at every VA facility.
Well Spouse Association – This nonprofit offers peer support and advocacy for spouses caring for a chronically ill or disabled partner. Members can access support groups, newsletters, and events.