Support Your Local Caregiver! Advice From an AARP Expert - with Amy Goyer

There is an urgent need for increased support and resources for our caregivers in America. They face financial and emotional stress, which means they need to be looking after not just those who they are caring for, but themselves as well. Who cares for the caregivers?I'm joined by Amy Goyer, National Family and Caregiving expert with the AARP, to discuss the recent 'Caregiving in the United States' study and to share her insights not just from her work, but from her own experience as a caregiver to her parents. Amy shares with us some truly valuable resources for caregivers, including AARP's caregiving guides, the Lifespan Respite Program, Arch Respite Network and the Elder Care guide from the federal government's Administration for Community Living (ACL). But more than anything, what Amy offers is support. AARP has a Facebook group with thousands of caregivers, in every situation imaginable, to give each other encouragement, share resources, be a sounding board, and to make sure that everyone knows they are not alone.Yes, this is coming across as a pretty heavy episode. But, as Amy points out, caregiving is a privilege and a joy, you get precious time with those you love and can give back in a deeply meaningful way.You just need to make sure you're looking out for your own health too!For more information and resources, visit:aarp.org⁠AARP Caregiving in the US 2025 Reportaarp.org/caregivingaarp.org/caregiverresourceguides AARP Family Caregivers Facebook groupACL Elder Care locatorACL Lifespan Respite ProgramARCH National Respite Network respite locator---Reach out to the show by visiting our website,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weareoldpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and send me your thoughts and suggestions at [email protected].