Your Story Matters

Every day, you deliver medicine. You deliver meals. You deliver love. Share your family caregiving story with AARP so we can deliver for you—fighting for more support, help at home, workplace flexibility, training, relief, and much more.

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Your Family Caregiving Stories Inspire Us All.

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Catherine from Georgia

My brothers put my mom in assisted living against her will. She was so upset and unhappy. When ...

Maryanna from Maryland

I am in a very unique situation. I have been an agent with New York Life and work heavily in life...

Mary from Indiana

I was a caregiver for my parents as well as my brother. My father and brother both died within 24...

Antoinette from DC

Hello I am Antoinette and I am the loving caregiver to my 26 year old son Richard. Richard's issu...

Garald from Indiana

My wife was diagnosed in 2012 with possible Alzheimer’s disease, which changed in 2013 to Dementi...

Lisa from Oregon

I cared for a close family friend for 9 years, following the passing of his wife. In the years fo...

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Share Your Caregiving Story Here

Justt use the form to the left to share your own caregiving story. You can submit your story in writing — and if you’d like to include a photo or video as well, it’s easy! Here’s what to do:

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Are you a family caregiver?

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Who do you care for or who did you care for?

Spouse
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Parent
Adult Child
Sibling
Friend
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Have you been able to find the resources and support you need as a family caregiver?

Are you concerned about your family’s finances due to caregiving?

Have you had to perform medical tasks like managing medication, giving an injection or cleaning a wound?

Have you been employed full or part-time while being a caregiver?

Have you or a loved one received care from a nurse practitioner?

Are you the legal guardian for your loved one or do you have their power of attorney?

Tips for sharing your story

Tell us about yourself and the person you’re helping, including their first name.
Think about questions like:
- Why did you start caring for your loved one?
- How much time do you devote to caring for your loved one?
- What tasks do you perform to help?
- What would help you as a caregiver?
- What’s the best part of your experience? Most challenging?
- Any tips for other family caregivers?

Tell us about yourself and the person you're helping, including their first name. (100 words minimum) + Tips for sharing your story

Uploading a Photo or Video

Use your mobile phone or digital camera to take a photo or video of you and your loved one. Make sure you’re well lit!
Upload the photo or video to your computer and save it in an easy-to-find location.
Drag and drop the file to the box on the left, or use the button to find the file on your computer.
That’s it! Now just click submit. We’ll let you know when your story has been published.
Note: photos can be up to a maximum file size of 5MB each.

Add Photographs (minimum one required)

Upload multiple photos

+ Tips for photos

Video (Only 1, max size of 200MB)

This is an update to my family caregiving story that I have already shared.

I also agree that, only when necessary, AARP or its representative may call me with requests for information, as needed to verify my story.

By clicking “Share Your Story”, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of AARP’s Release Agreement and agree to receive emails about AARP activities, events, and membership benefits.

Tips for sharing your story

Tell us about yourself and the person you’re helping, including their first name.
Think about questions like:
- Why did you start caring for your loved one?
- How much time do you devote to caring for your loved one?
- What tasks do you perform to help?
- What would help you as a caregiver?
- What’s the best part of your experience? Most challenging?
- Any tips for other family caregivers?

Uploading a Photo or Video

Use your mobile phone or digital camera to take a photo or video of you and your loved one. Make sure you’re well lit!
Upload the photo or video to your computer and save it in an easy-to-find location.
Drag and drop the file to the box on the left, or use the button to find the file on your computer.
That’s it! Now just click submit. We’ll let you know when your story has been published.
Note: photos can be up to a maximum file size of 5MB each.

Family Caregivers Need All Our Support.

Across the country, AARP is fighting for family caregivers like you. Because all you do to help older parents, spouses and other loved ones live independently at home deserves recognition and support. That’s why we’re working for help at home, workplace protections, training and more. Stay up to date on the important issues that affect you and your family.

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