Caregiver Support Guides

At Ascend Health, we know that caregiving isn’t easy, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our caregiver support resources and guides are here to help you through the challenges of caring for a loved one with clarity, compassion, and practical tips.

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What Are Caregiver Support Guides?

Our caregiver support guides are free, easy-to-read resources created by Ascend Health experts to help caregivers feel more informed and supported. Whether you’re caring for someone at home, navigating palliative care, or preparing for hospice, these guides cover the topics that matter most, from emotional wellness and boundary setting to practical how-tos.

Each guide includes: Actionable tips to manage stress and avoid burnout, step-by-step caregiver strategies and checklists, guidance on emotional and spiritual support for caregivers.

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Why Providing Support for Caregivers Matters

At Ascend Health, we know that caregivers often carry a heavy emotional and physical load when you’re often putting others first. Our caregiver support guides work hand-in-hand with our caregiver support groups. While the guides provide practical, self-paced education, our support groups offer a safe space for connection, reflection, and shared experience. Together, these resources reflect our whole-person care philosophy: Caring for the caregiver as much as we care for the patient.

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Common Challenges Our Caregiver Support Guides Address

We’re always expanding our collection of caregiver-focused resources. Each guide is built around common challenges and real questions caregivers ask. These are written in plain language, with empathy and purpose. The caregiver support resources and guides can help you:

  • Understand the signs of caregiver fatigue
  • Improve communication with your loved one and care team
  • Build healthy boundaries while still showing up with compassion
  • Feel more prepared as needs evolve over time

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about how Ascend Health’s caregiver support and resources work and who they’re for.

Our guides are for any caregiver – family members, friends, or professionals – who are supporting someone through serious illness, hospice, palliative, or home care. If you’re caring for someone, these guides are for you.

All of our caregiver support guides are completely free and available to everyone. Whether you’re part of the Ascend Health community or simply looking for trusted information, you can access every guide directly on our website at no cost. Get started with these helpful resources:

Our caregiver support resources and guides are designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re looking for a quick tip, emotional reassurance, or guidance through a difficult moment. Each guide is short, easy to digest, and grounded in real-life caregiving challenges. You’ll also find information about hospice, palliative, and home health care, including how each type of care can support your loved one’s needs depending on their condition, goals, and stage of illness.

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We’re always expanding our library! Check back regularly for new guides covering topics like advance care planning, navigating difficult emotions, and supporting teens in caregiving roles.

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