This National Family Caregivers Month, Care Connects Us

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor caregivers nationally.   

The theme for 2026 is "Care Connects Us," because across every condition, every stage, and every journey, care connects us – to our loved ones, to vital information, to one another, and to a stronger, more supportive tomorrow.  The Caregiver Action Network has compiled helpful, vetted resources by topic to help guide your unique caregiving journey.

You can also join them throughout November for their Care Connects Us webinar series, a four-part webinar series featuring expert insights, real-world experiences, and useful strategies to support family caregivers and build stronger communities.

Family caregiving can feel isolating but you don't have to do it alone!  Talking with others who understand your challenges can help reduce stress, combat isolation, and provide practical tips from real experience. 

CVCOA offers a wealth of resources to support you on your caregiving journey:

Memorable Times Online:

Join us on Zoom weekly, Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., for Memorable Times Online (MTO), a relaxed social time centered around favorite songs from many genres, especially welcoming of people living with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners.  Find out more by watching this video.

Trualta:

Trualta is a free caregiving resource created specifically for family caregivers and offers a variety of formats for quick, easy to follow practical tips and information. 

Join weekly live events where caregivers share experiences and offer support.

Respite Programs:

CVCOA offers respite programs to support the health and well-being of caregivers and help loved ones be cared for at home.

The Dementia Respite program provides funds to support respite for unpaid family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or any other kind of irreversible dementia. 

A Kinship Respite Program is available to support grandparents or other kinship (relative/close relationship) caregivers who are 55 years and older who are the primary guardian for a minor in their care.

See our website for all of our caregiver resources!