Professional care coordinator. A care coordinator can help you navigate the health care system and manage your loved one’s care. Often, professional care coordinators are registered nurses. Care coordinators can help you learn about your love one’s condition, navigate insurance coverage, facilitate good communication among care providers, and ensure you are getting the possible care.

Paid home care services. Home care providers can offer part-term care and assistance with personal care (such as bathing or dressing), household care, preparing meals, and transportation. Home care may be covered by some long-term care insurance policies.

Institutional care, such as assisted living or nursing home care. There are now a growing number of options for institutional care to meet a variety of needs and priorities. Assisted living communities often offer activities and social events to enhance the health, well-being, and enjoyment of their residents. Continuing care retirement communities offer different levels of service on one campus, ranging from independent living to assisted living to higher levels of care.

Elder law attorney. Elder law attorneys handle financial and estate planning issues related to health care needs, health care power of attorney, patient rights, trusts and estates, guardianship, insurance, and benefits.

Community resources, such as adult day care programs, meals programs, and respite care. Respite programs provide breaks for caregivers by offering temporary in-home or community care.

Workplace assistance programs. Your employer may offer help, advice, and counseling for the stresses and responsibilities of caregiving.

Other family members or friends. When caregiving becomes overwhelming, family members and friends can be an indispensable source of help and emotional support.