Caregiver Action Network

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer's Association has a full list of ways to get involved — from sharing your story to contacting your members of Congress.

If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, our Caregiver Toolbox has dozens of resources built with you in mind. Visit https://www.caregiveraction.org/toolbox and search 'Alzheimer's'. 🧡

Take action during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month!
💜 Go purple and tell your story using
🧠 Take the (re)think your brain 6-Step Challenge
🎁 Make a gift
💰 Raise funds through Do What You Love to End ALZ, Walk to End Alzheimer’s or Ride to End ALZ
🤝 Volunteer your time
📣 Urge your member of Congress to support the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act
Head to alz.org/abam to learn more.

Have you ever attended a caregiver support group? What was your experience like?

Supporting a Veteran you love through bladder cancer can mean nonstop appointments, paperwork, and uncertainty. And too often, caregivers are expected to “just figure it out.”

Caregiver Action Network created a new resource: Supporting Caregivers of Veterans with Bladder Cancer.

Inside, you’ll find caregiver-friendly guidance on:

🩺 What bladder cancer care can look like over time (including ongoing monitoring)

🧾 Navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system and benefits

🧡 Day-to-day caregiving realities - including maintaining dignity, independence, and communication

🤝 Peer support and trusted organizations

Explore the resource here: https://www.caregiveraction.org/veterans-bladder-cancer/

Are you thinking about clinical trials in Alzheimer’s Disease? You can ask these questions to help decide.

Get a full checklist: caregiveraction.org/clinical-trial/

** CAREGIVER EVENTS THIS MONTH **

Caregiving comes with questions. We've got resources to help you connect with answers and information.

Browse this month's caregiver events schedule and be sure to join or register for sessions relevant to your caregiving situation.

📆 Details for each event can be found at https://www.caregiveraction.org/caregiver-events/

(Stay tuned as additional events may be added.)

As May comes to a close, we recognize the family caregivers who manage the daily realities of caring for a loved one with osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is often called a "silent" condition — bones weaken gradually, without obvious symptoms, until a fall or fracture makes the stakes suddenly very clear. If you're caring for someone with osteoporosis, your attention to the everyday details is what keeps them safe.

That might look like rearranging furniture to clear a path, making sure medications are taken on schedule, or encouraging movement that builds strength without increasing risk. It's a lot to hold — and it matters more than most people realize.

A few things worth keeping in mind:
🏠 Fall prevention is critical — lighting, clutter, footwear, and home layout all play a role
💊 Medication adherence makes a real difference — tracking doses and side effects helps your loved one get the most from their treatment
🥗 Daily lifestyle choices add up — safe exercise, good nutrition, and maintaining independence all support bone health over time

This , explore our Osteoporosis Caregiver Guide for resources on fall prevention, treatment support, and caring for yourself along the way: 👉 https://www.caregiveraction.org/osteoporosis/

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is unpredictable. Some days are manageable. Other days, symptoms flare, and everything changes. If you're caring for someone navigating MS, you're managing that unpredictability alongside them.

MS caregiving is unique because it's often invisible. Your loved one might look fine on the outside while managing fatigue, pain, cognitive changes, and emotional weight on the inside. And you're managing the uncertainty of what each day will bring.

Keep in mind:
🎢 Unpredictability is part of the condition - flexibility and patience are your superpowers
👁️ Invisible symptoms are real - trust your loved one when they say they're struggling
💪 Your role as a support person is crucial, but so is your own wellbeing

Whether your loved one was recently diagnosed or has been managing MS for years, you're navigating medical complexity, emotional weight, and the constant need to adapt. That takes strength.

This , explore our MS Caregiver Guide for communication strategies, symptom management support, emotional wellness resources, and practical tips designed specifically for you:
https://www.caregiveraction.org/multiple-sclerosis/

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Landman wraps an oil-field thriller in something far more personal — strained family bonds, aging parents, and the quiet, complicated weight of caregiving.

When Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris finds himself caring for his estranged father TL (Sam Elliott), he's not just managing a household — he's confronting decades of unresolved history, while his wife Angela holds the family together from the inside out.
In our latest Caregivers in Context, we explore how Taylor Sheridan's hit Paramount+ series uses West Texas grit and raw family drama to capture the emotional labor of caregiving, the long shadow of addiction and mental illness, and the relationships that shape us — whether we're ready or not.

🔗 Read more — https://www.caregiveraction.org/caregivers-in-context-landman/

What do you miss most about your life before you became a caregiver? What do you love about life right now?