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10 Essential Tips Every Family Caregiver Should Know (Beginner’s Caregiving Guide)

10 Essential Tips Every Family Caregiver Should Know (Beginner’s Caregiving Guide)

Discover the 10 essential tips every family caregiver should know in this beginner-friendly caregiving guide. Whether you're supporting ageing parents, caring for a grandparent, or stepping in for a loved one, this guide helps you navigate daily challenges with confidence. Learn how to communicate effectively, stay organized, support independence, improve safety, understand medical conditions, and protect your emotional well-being as a caregiver. HeroGeneration empowers family caregivers with step-by-step training, emotional support, digital caregiving tools, and practical checklists—everything you need to provide safe, compassionate care at home. If you’re new to caregiving or feeling overwhelmed, this guide offers clear, actionable insights to help you feel prepared, supported, and confident in your caregiving journey.

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HeroGeneration Family Caregiver Workbook

A practical Family Caregiver Workbook to help you organize medical info, legal documents, care teams, and self-care while preparing for your caregiving journey.

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Supporting the Mental Health of Working Caregivers with NAMI

Balancing work and caregiving is never easy—and when mental health is part of the caregiving journey, it can feel especially overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important to know you don’t have to face this alone.

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Workplace Conversation Toolkit

Workplace Conversation Toolkit for Family Caregivers

Many caregivers hesitate to talk with their employers about their caregiving role. But the right conversation can open the door to flexible arrangements, reduced stress, and stronger workplace support. Here are strategies, sample scripts, and tips to help you prepare.

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5 Eye-Opening Stats About the Financial Strain of Caregiving

Caregiving is an act of love, but for millions of Americans, it comes with a heavy financial price tag. According to the new Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, nearly half of caregivers (47%) report at least one negative financial impact from their responsibilities.

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Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: The New Realities for America’s Caregivers

The just-released Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving paints a vivid picture of the changing face of caregiving in America. The numbers are bigger, the responsibilities heavier, and the stakes higher than ever.

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Simplifying Caregiving: Getting Started on HeroGeneration

Caring for an aging parent, an ill spouse, or a loved one recovering from surgery is an act of love—but it can also be one of the most overwhelming challenges you’ll ever face. At HeroGeneration, we believe that caregivers deserve more than just support. They deserve clarity, confidence, and community.

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Chatting with Betsy

Podcast: Chatting with Betsy

HeroGeneration founder Nicole àBeckett joins Betsy Wurzel to share how her caregiving journey inspired an AI-powered platform that supports families through life’s toughest transitions. She discusses the launch of 24/7 help, the importance of accessible medical info, and how HeroGeneration’s assistant "Andrea" is transforming caregiving.

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Balancing Acts: The Reality of Working Family Caregivers

More Americans than ever are standing up and stepping in to care for loved ones — all while clocking in for full-time work.

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Caregiver Meditation Series

How a few minutes of mindfulness can restore your energy and focus.

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Podcast: WillGather - When Caregiving Finds You

We joined Nicole Will on her podcast - WillGather - to talk about what it means to step into the role of caregiver while balancing our own lives and ensuring our loved ones receive the care they need.

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How I Finally Asked for Help—Here's What Happened Next

Sometimes, the “I’ve got this” badge holds you back. Here's what happens when you ask for help and why it's easier than you think.

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Essential ER Questions

8 Essential Questions Caregivers Should Ask in the ER Before Hospitalization

When you’re caring for a loved one, a visit to the emergency room (ER) can be a highly stressful experience. As their advocate, you play a vital role in ensuring they receive the best care possible. If hospitalization is on the horizon, it’s crucial to ask the right questions to the ER doctor to stay informed and make sound decisions.

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8 Shocking Statistics About Family Caregivers in America

Many Americans are stunned when they learn the true scope of family caregiving in the U.S. today. The numbers are not just surprising—they're staggering.

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Rewards of Caregiving

6 Rewards of Family Caregiving for Loved Ones

While caring for an aging loved one often brings challenges, it also offers profound, sometimes unexpected, rewards. From deepening relationships to fostering personal growth, many family caregivers discover that supporting their loved ones brings a sense of fulfillment and connection that can’t be measured.

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Podcast: Sandwich generation

Podcast: The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide

In this episode of the Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona speaks with founders Nicole àBeckett and Dr. Shruti Roy.

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A Day in the Life of a “Sandwich Generation” Caregiver

Being a caregiver is a full-time job. Being a caregiver and a parent? Being a caregiver and a parent to three boys? Being a caregiver and a 3-boy mom and in a two physician household? That’s a never-ending balancing act.

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Ask Andrea Blog Post

Ask Andrea: Empowering Family Caregivers With AI

Whether caring for an aging parent, a partner with chronic illness, or a child with special needs, caregivers frequently find themselves navigating unfamiliar territory—reacting to challenges as they arise. That’s why HeroGeneration created Ask Andrea, a 24/7 AI-powered assistant designed specifically for caregivers like you.

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Dr. Shruti Roy, D.O.
Starting the Conversation: How Family Caregivers Can Talk to Loved Ones About Bringing in Paid Help

How to Recognize When You Need Paid Help (and Why It’s Okay to Ask)

When you're caring for a spouse, parent, or another loved one, it can feel like the responsibility rests entirely on your shoulders—that asking for outside help somehow means you're not doing enough. But the truth is, there are moments when bringing in paid support isn’t just helpful—it’s a vital step in ensuring both your well-being and the quality of care your loved one receives.

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Starting the Conversation: How Family Caregivers Can Talk to Loved Ones About Bringing in Paid Help

Starting the Conversation: How to Talk About Paid Help

Taking care of a loved one is an act of compassion, commitment, and often, sacrifice. For unpaid family caregivers, the responsibility can be deeply fulfilling—but also overwhelming. As the needs of your loved one grow, so too can the emotional and physical toll on you. That’s why starting a conversation about bringing in a paid caregiver is not just practical—it’s essential.

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Dr. Shruti Roy, D.O.