Life Balance and Connections

thru: AARP

• Provides a web-based directory of resources to support caregivers' well-being, life balance, and connection with other caregivers.

Caregiver burnout. Tips to prevent and manage stress: http://www.aarp.org/caregiverstress   
Caregiver Life Balance: www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance   
Caregiver Respite Care: www.aarp.org/respitecareplan   
Caring while working offers information regarding employment benefits and the law, workplace benefits, and the Family and Medical Leave Act: http://www.aarp.org/workingcaregiver  
AARP's Online Community: www.aarp.org/caregivingcommunity   
AARP's Local Pages feature online events by zip code: www.local.aarp.org 
Healthy Living: www.aarp.org/healthtools 
Care to Talk?, a virtual platform of discussion topics meant to spark meaningful dialogue between caregivers and care recipients: Caretotalk.aarp.org    
AARP's Family Caregiving Facebook Group:   www.facebook.com/groups/aarpfamilycaregivers    
AARP Friendly Voices, a phone line available for caregivers by leaving information for a call back, is not an emergency or crisis service: www.aarp.org/friendlyvoice

Eligibility: Caregivers and care receivers.

Application Process: Visit the specific link for the need or visit the main website. For Care to Talk? Call the number and leave information for a call back.

Required Documentation: None.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: United States.