Caregiving

AARP believes family caregivers aren’t celebrated nearly enough. Older parents, spouses and other loved ones can remain in their homes because their caregivers are dedicated to keeping them safe. AARP is fighting for more support, help at home, workplace protections, training, and more.

Every day, family caregivers go above and beyond to help their loved ones remain at home; however, most caregivers need additional support. Caregivers are often left feeling overwhelmed, confused or even guilty because of the stress involved with caring for an older parent or loved one.

©iStockphoto.com/mattjeacock The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteer advocates who are empathetic, diplomatic, assertive and skilled communicators to:

AARP Recognizes Family Caregivers Across United States

AARP Virginia is inviting volunteers from across Fredericksburg and surrounding areas to help spread the holiday spirit by visiting those who might not be able to celebrate. Throughout the holiday season, The Holiday Project organizes visits to people in nursing homes, hospitals and other facilities across Fredericksburg. Volunteers can join an existing visit team, start their own visit team, or register to participate as a group!

AARP Virginia is inviting volunteers from across Northern Virginia to help spread the holiday spirit by visiting those who might not be able to celebrate. Throughout the holiday season, The Holiday Project organizes visits to people in nursing homes, hospitals and other facilities across Northern Virginia. Volunteers can join an existing visit team, start their own visit team, or register to participate as a group!

In connection with AARP’s I HEART CAREGIVERS initiative, you are invited to a free screening of The Theory of Everything and a panel discussion with community experts to learn more about resources for family caregivers and their loved ones.

In connection with AARP’s I HEART CAREGIVERS initiative, you are invited to a free screening of The Theory of Everything and a panel discussion with community experts to learn more about resources for family caregivers and their loved ones.

Caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. No one is ever completely prepared for the job, especially since caregiving is often a long-term responsibility that may become more difficult over time.

“It’s a matter of seeing the person you're living with not able to communicate… everything for her is a moment and when that moment is over it's gone… you're living in moments, not in a transition of time, and that’s hard to live with that.”