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No one should have to navigate caregiving alone. Caregiver Way is an online resource library designed to support family caregivers with trusted information, practical guidance, and self-awareness whenever it's needed.
Our growing library features short, expert-led videos, downloadable guides, checklists, and articles covering the topics caregivers face every day—self-care, caring for your loved one, financial & legal, end-of-life care and life after caregiving. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, you'll find relevant, easy-to-understand content that fits your schedule.
Caregiver Way also includes a private journal where you can capture thoughts, track your caregiving journey, record important moments, and reflect along the way—all in one secure place.
Wherever you are in your caregiving journey, Caregiver Way is here to provide reliable resources, practical tools, and compassionate support to help you care with greater confidence.
Featured Content & Contributors
Having the Hospice Conversation
Dr. William G. Hoy
2 min watch
Video
Here are some tips for navigating the hospice conversation with your loved one.
Patty Brennan
Contributor
Doula
Patty Brennan is the owner and visionary force behind Lifespan Doulas, a doula training and certification agency for birth, postpartum, and end-of-life doulas. For 40+ years, she has been a doula, midwife, educator, author, nonprofit executive, and entrepreneur. Patty has personally trained over 3,700 people to become doulas. She is the author of The Doula Business Guide: How to Succeed as a Birth, Postpartum or End-of-Life Doula Business, 4th Edition, The Doula Business Guide Workbook: Tools to Create a Thriving Practice, 4th Edition, and Into the Fog: Navigating My Mother’s Journey through Dementia.
Power of Attorney Documents
Stasia Demos Mills
3 min listen
Audio
Knowing how to navigate power of attorney documents is important.
Dr. William G. Hoy
Contributor
D.Min., FT
With more than 35 years of care for the dying and bereaved, Dr. Hoy is a Clinical Professor of Medical Humanities at Baylor University. His experience includes more than 20 years of leading bereavement and pastoral care programs in hospice settings. Dr. Hoy has authored more than 125 articles and book chapters as well as six books. In addition to his role with students at Baylor, he is a frequent presenter among groups of professional colleagues in health care across the United States and Canada. Dr. Hoy is active in the Association for Death Education & Counseling on whose board he served from 2012 to 2020 including six years as an officer. He also holds advisory board positions with Our House Grief Support Center in Los Angeles, California, Pathways Volunteer Hospice in Long Beach, California, and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) in Washington, D.C.
When to Update Advance Directives
Abby Vincent
1 min watch
Video
These are five times when you should consider updating an advance directive.
Kelley Brown
Contributor
Special Populations Advisor - Dementia
As a Dementia Advisor with a background in Speech Pathology, I specialize in supporting adults impacted by progressive neurological disorders. I provide education, guidance, and personalized strategies to caregivers of people living with dementia, helping them manage behavioral, emotional, and cognitive challenges. I collaborate with Care Guides and Service Coordinators to ensure families receive the resources and long-term planning support they need. I’m married with two young boys, and we love traveling, trying new restaurants, and exploring new activities. From a young age, I’ve felt drawn to caring for others, especially those who are vulnerable. I believe life’s challenges remind us to offer kindness and support to those around us—you never know when you might need a helping hand yourself.
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