Caregiver Resources & Support Guides
Caring for a loved one with dementia, a neurodegenerative condition, or another long-term illness can feel isolating. Below you’ll find trusted national resources, practical checklists, and local support options. If you’re looking for more personalized support, I offer specialized therapy for caregivers across Texas and New Mexico.
National Caregiver Resources
Alzheimer’s Association (including a 24/7 Hotline): https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving
Family Caregiver Alliance: https://www.caregiver.org/
National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Young Onset Dementia Education and Support: https://yessupport.org/
Parkinson’s Foundation: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners
ALS Foundation: https://www.als.org/navigating-als/support-for-caregivers
More than HD (Huntington’s Disease): https://www.morethanhd.com/caregiver-support/
American Cancer Society Caregiver Resource Guide: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/caregivers/caregiver-resource-guide.html
Practical Guides & Checklists
Your Health Belongs To You (Veterans’ Affairs)
Learn about Ambiguous Loss (Treatment Advocacy Center)
Holiday Guide (Alzheimer’s Association)
Home Safety Checklist (National Institute on Aging)
Values Exercise: https://www.think2perform.com/values/
Local Support in the Austin / Buda Area
Capital Area on Aging https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging/
Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/texascapital
AGE of Central Texas https://ageofcentraltx.org/
When Therapy Can Help
Resources and checklists are valuable, but many caregivers reach a point where they need a confidential space to process the emotional weight of their role. Specialized therapy can help with caregiver burnout, anticipatory grief, family conflict, anxiety, and depression.
I provide secure virtual therapy for clients throughout Texas and New Mexico, plus limited in-person sessions in Buda, Texas.
Book your free 15-minute consultation to see if support is right for you.