Coronavirus Resources and Articles for Family Caregivers

Family Caregiver Alliance is committed to continuing to support caregivers through the evolving situation associated with the coronavirus. During this time of heightened awareness about public health and reducing risk of exposure for ourselves and those we care for, it’s very important to gather updated information from trusted sources.

Below are links to coronavirus-related resources and articles that will be of interest to caregivers and those in their care.

For information about our new and upcoming classes and webinars for caregivers, please see our calendar.

Check out our NEW Tip Sheets:

Caregiving and the Coronavirus: Tip Sheet for Caregivers in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Internet Services for Low-Income Adults
Low-Cost Equipment for Seniors

Information about Staying Home and What to Do If a Person Is Sick

CDC: Find a series of articles about remaining at home and what to do if you’re sick.

Resources for Home: Plan, prepare, and respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Available in multiple languages)
Get Your Home Ready: FAQs for Individuals and Families
Get Your Home Ready: Checklist for Individuals and Families (Available in multiple languages)
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations: Interim Recommendations for US Households with Suspect/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019
What To Do If You Are Sick (Available in multiple languages)

Caregiving Guidance

Public Health Agency of Canada

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): How to care for a person with COVID-19 at home – Advice for caregivers (Includes a French version and a PDF)

Alzheimer’s Association

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers

CNN

AARP

Coronavirus and Older Adults: Your Questions Answered

PREPARE for your care

Be PREPARED: Take Control Make a Medical Plan and a Hospital Go Bag During COVID-19 (Available in multiple languages)

Coalition for Compassionate Care of California 

COVID-19 Conversations Toolbox
- Guidance, tips, FAQs, and forms related to advance care directives and palliative care.
The Vital Importance Of Advance Care Planning Amid COVID-19

Home Alone Alliance

Family Caregiving How-To Video Series
- The “How-To” videos and resource guides for family caregivers are on specific medical/nursing tasks – including preparing special diets, managing incontinence, wound care, mobility, and managing medications. The videos and resource guides, many of which are available in both English and Spanish, are free of charge.

In-Home Care

CareAcademy

COVID-19: A Guide for Direct Care Workers
- Free COVID-19 certification class prepares direct care workers to perform critical frontline work during today’s challenging times.

San Francisco Department of Public Health

Interim Guidance: Protecting Home Care Providers and Clients from COVID-19
- Also included under the section at the bottom of the list called California and San Francisco Bay Area-specific resources.

Justice in Aging

 COVID-19: Resources for Advocates Serving Older Adults