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No one should have to navigate caregiving alone. Caregiver Way is a free 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
Getting Your Loved One Out of the House
Linda Bell
Approved on April 25th, 2024
4 min watch
Video
Planning ahead for possible objections could make getting out of the house easier.
Brooke's Place
Contributor
Transforming Grief to Hope at Brooke’s Place. Brooke’s Place provides support groups, therapy services and education to empower children, teens, young adults, and their families to thrive in the midst of grief. To learn more about Brooke's Place and how they are creating a compassionate community, watch this video: https://youtu.be/8Uv1r46xK84?si=HOcHFwg7RF4h1VgH
Grief is a Process
Dr. William G. Hoy
Approved on April 23rd, 2025
5 min watch
Video
Grief is a process. It does not have to follow sequential stages.
Stephanie Garner
Contributor
Director of Parent Support and Education
Stephanie Garner graduated from Franklin College with her undergraduate degree in psychology and from Indiana University with a Masters in Kinesiology. She has a passion for working with individuals with developmental disabilities and is excited to be part of the team at Down Syndrome Indiana. Stephanie began attending DSI events after the birth of her daughter, Lily, who just happens to have an extra chromosome. She states, “Working at Down Syndrome Indiana is a dream come true! DSI is such and amazing organization that has done so much to support our family.” Stephanie resides in Plainfield with her husband and daughter.
Losing a Little Each Day
Dr. William G. Hoy
Approved on April 23rd, 2025
1 min watch
Video
Caring for someone with dementia can feel like losing a little each day. Here are some things that might help.
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.
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