Caregiver Support Resources

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Online Resource

Reviewed Date

Aug 13, 2025

As a caregiver it is important to nurture yourself and find time to garner support from others going through the journey of caring for a loved one. Below is a listing of caregiver resources that you may find helpful.

10 Tips for Family Caregivers | Caregiver Action Network
10 Tips for Family Caregivers has been developed by the Caregiver Action Network (CAN), which provides numerous resources for caregivers on their website.
www.caregiveraction.org/resources/10-tips-family-caregivers
Phone: 855.CARE.640

Adult Day Service Programs
Adult Day Service Programs offer supervised care and activities for older adults during the day, providing respite for caregivers and social engagement for participants.
https://ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/adult-day.html

Adult Day Service Brochure
Adult Day Service Brochure provides detailed information about the benefits and services offered through adult day programs.
https://ilaging.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/aging/resources/newsandpublications/publications/documents/adult-day-service-brochure.pdf

City of Chicago Caregiving Support Groups
Chicago Department of Family and Support Services & The Salvation Army-Family and Community Services host Support Groups for Caregivers.
www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/supp_info/caregiving_support.html
Phone: 312.744.4016

Caregiver Action Network
Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with significant health needs, to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease.
https://www.caregiveraction.org/
Phone: 855.227.3640

The Caregiver’s Handbook: A guide to getting started, finding support, and taking care of yourself
This guide is for anyone who provides care for family members or friends who need help with daily living.
https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/caregivers-handbook

Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver Support Program offers resources and assistance to those caring for older adults, including counseling, training, and respite care.
https://ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/caregiver.html

Caregiver Support USAGov
A helpful list of local and government support resources from support groups, to financial resources and hiring a family member as your caregiver. The Medicaid Self-Directed Care program lets qualified people manage their own health services. It also lets them hire family members as caregivers in some states.
https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiver
Phone: 844.USAGOV1 (.844.872.4681)

CaringBridge
The CaringBridge is a website that allows people to have one private online place for family and friends and provide support to persons with a condition.
https://www.caringbridge.org/
Phone: 651.789.2300

Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services (ccseniorservices.org)
Catholic Charities of Chicago has numerous programs throughout Cook and Lake counties. These sites offer caregiver case management and support services.
https://www.ccseniorservices.org/
Phone: 877.767.7781

Family Caregiver Alliance
The mission of Family Caregiver Alliance is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and those who receive their care.
www.caregiver.org/about-fca/
Phone: 800.445.8106

Family Caregiver Alliance - 5 Tips for Hospital Discharge Planning
When a loved one ends up in the hospital, you might not think much about what happens after. A well planned transition — whether to home, a rehabilitation facility, or nursing home — can improve patients’ health, reduce readmission, and cut healthcare costs.
https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2022/07/10-hospital-discharge-v2-211130-1.pdf

Home & Family Caregiving - AARP
The Caregiving Resource Center is an online resource and community for family caregivers that helps caregivers take care of their loved ones and themselves.
https://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/
Phone: 888.687.2277

lllinois Department on Aging (IDOA)
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) provides a variety of programs and services to support older adults and their caregivers.
https://ilaging.illinois.gov/
Phone: 800.252.8966

JCFS Chicago - Find Help
Whether you’re seeking support for an immediate need or looking for assistance to address ongoing issues, JCFS Chicago has services to help you navigate life’s challenges.
https://www.jcfs.org/find-help
Phone: 855.275.5237
email: Ask@JCFS.org

Long-Distance Caregiving -National Institute on Aging
If you live an hour or more away from a person who needs care, you are a long-distance caregiver.
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving/long-distance-caregiving
Phone: 800.222.2225

Lotsa Helping Hands
A central place to coordinate meals and help for friends & family.
https://lotsahelpinghands.com/

Muslim Women Resource Center
MWRC staff work with the Illinois Department of Human Services to break down language and cultural barriers and help clients identify and access benefits that are available to them through local, state, and federal programs.
https://www.mwrcnfp.org/
Phone: 773.764.1686

Well Spouse Association
Well Spouse is a national, not for profit organization which gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled.
https://wellspouse.org/
Phone: 732.577.8899

Your Eldercare Consultants | CJE.net Jewish
Provides information on a variety of caregiver support and resources.
www.cje.net/your-eldercare-consultants
Phone: 773.508.1000