Resources for Caregivers
THESE RESOURCES WERE COLLECTED AND CURATED BY CAREGIVERS, FOR CAREGIVERS. THIS LIST IS ALWAYS UNFINISHED, AND ADDITIONS ARE MADE CONSISTENTLY.
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Caregiving
Seniorlink’s comprehensive Guide to Becoming a Paid Caregiver to a Family Member
Caregiving in the US 2020 Report, National Alliance for Caregiving
PTSD + Caregiving Article, Jennifer Levin of Caregiver Collective
“This is What the Challenging Life of a Millennial Caregiver Looks Like,” Time Magazine Article
Mental Health
Crisis Text Line (US + Canada, text HOME to 741741 for help) - for depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, stress, abuse, COVID-related stress
The Calm App - A mindfulness and meditation app (a one-year subscription is free for American Express cardholders and all residents of CA during COVID).
The Shine App - A mental health app started by two women of color who didn’t see themselves represented in the wellness space.
mindful.org
Self-Care
The Desire Map by Danielle Laporte
Tiny Rituals - Healing Crystals: A Guide to the 45 Essential Gemstones
Instagram Recommendations: Power of Positivity, Blessing Manifesting
Podcast Recommendations: Unlocking Us by Brené Brown
Free Yoga: Yoga Girl + Yoga By Adrienne (on YouTube)
Financial Planning
Northwestern Mutual’s A Guide for the Future
Clever Girl Finance - “What is the Difference Between a 401k and an IRA?”
Financial Relief + Assistance Programs
Seniorlink’s comprehensive Guide to Becoming a Paid Caregiver to a Family Member
Open Arms MN - Cooks and delivers free meals to people with life-threatening illnesses.
Angel Foundation MN - Provides financial relief and assistance to cancer patients through multiple grant programs.
Senior Care
Guide to Home Modification to Prevent Falls
How to Safely Pick Up a Loved One After a Fall
Grief
Modern Loss - a multi-faceted website for grief support (they are also great to follow on Instagram).
@griefuncovered - an Instagram account worth the follow.
Anti-Racism
Black Lives Matter Resource Guide (includes Healing Justice, Healing Action, and non-POC resources)
Brene Brown’s crowd-sourced list of Anti-Racism Resources