Caregiving

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier

For more than a decade, AARP Virginia has joined the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke for the VMT’s annual “Grandparents Day” as a way to help connect older residents with their grandchildren.

Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.

AARP is working to educate caregivers about the state’s paid family medical leave program, which has been increasing by double-digit percentages each year since 2021. It is also pushing for a comprehensive caregiver bill that would create a tax credit for family caregivers, expand respite care vouchers for middle-income families and ensure that people who leave jobs to care for family members can collect unemployment.

In November, AARP Tennessee will offer a four-part Virtual Caregiving Series, with tips for those caring for a grandchild, a veteran or someone with dementia. During one session on Nov. 24, AARP will show a 27-minute Nashville PBS documentary featuring three Tennessee couples raising their grandchildren. The series will also include practical advice and emotional support for all types of caregivers.

On August 22, AARP Orlando brought the Hispanic community together for a powerful day of health, culture and connection at “Caring for Familia: Hispanic Wellness Forum."

AARP Arkansas presents a special event designed to honor and empower caregivers. Come away armed with resources and a community.

Join AARP for a virtual post-screening conversation following the national premiere of Caregiving, a PBS documentary executive produced by Bradley Cooper on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

"I had a rude awakening when my mother passed away in March of this year."

Plan coordinates services for older Marylanders across state agencies and sectors.