Coronavirus (COVID-19) 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 their calendar.

Click here to view the entire Family Caregiver Alliance website.

Check out their 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

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 NEW (Available in multiple languages)

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

CDC - What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019

• English
• Simplified Chinese
• Spanish

The World Health Organization​

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public NEW
• Includes videos, printable tips sheets, and responses to myths about COVID-19.

COVID-19 Health Literacy Project

• COVID-19 Fact Sheets in Multiple Languages​ NEW

ADvancing States

• State Materials on COVID-19