Care for Caregivers
Caregiver Respite Program
HFC respite grants cover the cost of professional, in-home or Adult Day Center care so you can feel confident about the care being provided to your person while you take some time for yourself.
Online Support Groups
HFC’s Online Support Groups are free and designed to help caregivers navigating any stage of a dementia diagnosis.
Caregivers, buckle up!
Join us for a little light and good company as you navigate the dementia journey.
Scotty Nominations
HFC accepts nominations on a rolling basis for two Scotty Caregiver Awards to be presented at HFC's CareCon, a virtual event designed to empower, educate, and support dementia caregivers held every February in honor of National Family Caregivers Day. Learn more
Upcoming Programs
Sustainable Yoga Practice for Family Caregivers
October 5, 2026Learn to tune into your body by linking breath with movement. This 4-part session will take a balanced, functional approach that prioritizes pre-hab, building strength, preventing injury, and supporting healthy movement at every stage of life.linkTerrifically Funny Tuesday
October 6, 2026Join the hilariously funny folks at Laughter on Call (LOC) to engage in laughter, stress relief techniques, and supportive conversation in a lighthearted, uplifting environment. LOC will offer various tools and skills to help incorporate laughter into daily caregiving routines.linkEvaluando Nuestro Cerebro: Examen Neuropsicológico
October 6, 2026 Conozca cómo el examen neuropsicológico ayuda a evaluar la memoria, la atención, el lenguaje y otras funciones cognitivas. Esta presentación nos guiará para entender este proceso, sus resultados y la relación con el diagnóstico de demencia, ya sea en beneficio de su propio cerebro o del cerebro de un ser querido a riesgo de desarrollar demencia.En Español
linkSustainable Yoga Practice for Family Caregivers
October 12, 2026Learn to tune into your body by linking breath with movement. This 4-part session will take a balanced, functional approach that prioritizes pre-hab, building strength, preventing injury, and supporting healthy movement at every stage of life.linkFinancial Wellness
October 15, 2026Join Jessica Cannon to discuss financial planning and wellness. Money can be a tough topic, especially when you’re caring for someone else. Get practical tips to ease the stress and take control of your financial well-being.linkOMA Art Kits Guided Session
October 19, 2026Join the OMA team for a guided art kit session. OMA Art Kits are designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers at home. These kits include adaptations of OMA failure-free art projects, complete with artist-grade materials and easy-to-follow instructions. linkSustainable Yoga Practice for Family Caregivers
October 19, 2026Learn to tune into your body by linking breath with movement. This 4-part session will take a balanced, functional approach that prioritizes pre-hab, building strength, preventing injury, and supporting healthy movement at every stage of life.linkDemencia y Deglución: Entendiendo los Problemas del Comer y Tragar
October 20, 2026Aprenda sobre los problemas que las personas con demencia experimentan al tragar (disfagia). Hablaremos de los retos que se enfrentan y cómo estos influyen en la calidad del comer (la ingesta). También se discutirán estrategias para mantener la alimentación por la boca reduciendo el riesgo de ahogo, malnutrición y deshidratación.En Español
linkUnderstanding Sundowning and Sleep Changes in Dementia
October 21, 2026Join Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberg, Gerontologist, as she explores sleep disturbances and late-day changes in mood, behavior, and cognition are common and often challenging experiences for people living with dementia and their care partners. 1 hour CE provided.linkSustainable Yoga Practice for Family Caregivers
October 26, 2026Learn to tune into your body by linking breath with movement. This 4-part session will take a balanced, functional approach that prioritizes pre-hab, building strength, preventing injury, and supporting healthy movement at every stage of life.linkCuidados Paliativos: Bienestar y Dignidad en la Demencia
November 10, 2026Conozca qué es el cuidado paliativo y cómo puede contribuir a la calidad de vida de una persona diagnosticada con demencia. Esta presentación ofrece orientación para acompañar y apoyar a la persona diagnosticada, brindándole comodidad y respetando su dignidad.En Español
linkProtección y Preparación Legal durante el Cuidado de la Demencia
November 17, 2026 Aprenda sobre los aspectos legales a considerar ante un diagnóstico de demencia. Esta presentación ofrece orientación sobre la planificación anticipada, los derechos, la toma de decisiones y la protección de los intereses y deseos de la persona con demencia y las personas que participan en el cuidado.En Español
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