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Resources

Whether you're seeking guidance on elder care options, navigating the challenges of caregiving, or seeking grief support, explore these resources to find comfort, knowledge, and compassion. I hope to empower you with the information you need to make informed decisions and find solace amid life's transitions.

Caregiving

Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Toolkit
The Compassionate Friends provides a supportive community and a wealth of resources to families experiencing the devastating grief of losing a child, sibling, or grandchild. Through support groups, online forums, and various resources, families can find understanding, solace, and a path toward healing.

Daughterhood

Supportive community and resources for women caring for aging parents or loved ones—especially helpful for daughters balancing multiple caregiving roles.

National Alliance for Caregiving
Provides research, policy updates, and caregiver-focused tools—ideal for caregivers looking to understand their rights and support systems better.

Grief

Hope for Families Facing Child Loss:
The Compassionate Friends provides a supportive community and a wealth of resources to families experiencing the devastating grief of losing a child, sibling, or grandchild. Through support groups, online forums, and a variety of resources, families can find understanding, solace, and a path towards healing.

How do you help a grieving friend?
A short video by grief expert Megan Divine, the best-selling author of It's OK that You're not OK. Megan says," It's hard to know what to do when someone is going through a difficult time. The thing is, you can't cheer someone up by telling them to look on the bright side, or by giving them advice. It just doesn't work. Watch this video to learn the one thing that will help you support your friends in the most helpful and effective ways."​​

Widow411
Widow services, resources, and support to help you navigate grief, rebuild your life, and make widowhood suck a little less

Dementia 

Alzheimer's Association​​​​
 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 — Offers around-the-clock support and can connect you with a trained advisor for dementia-related questions and crises.

Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Offers free educational materials, support services, and helplines tailored for caregivers of those living with Alzheimer's or other dementias.

Alzheimers.gov
A federal resource with information and links to caregiver support, planning, and legal guidance after a dementia diagnosis.

Tools for End-of-life discussions

Games to play with loved ones
The One More Story card game is a fun and engaging way to spark meaningful conversations and create lasting memories with loved ones. At the same time, the Nothing Left Unsaid card game provides a sensitive and structured approach to discussing important end-of-life matters. Use code loririzzo for a 5% discount​​​

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