National Family Caregivers Month 2026
Caregiving Looks Like This.
Recognize the care. Find the support.
Campaign Overview
Caregiving often looks like everyday life. It can mean preparing meals, providing transportation, helping with medications, attending appointments, assisting with personal care or checking in on someone regularly. Many people do these things for a loved one without realizing they are caregivers.
This National Family Caregivers Month, the L.A. County Aging & Disabilities Department recognizes the millions of people who provide unpaid care to family members and others they love.
Through our “Caregiving Looks Like This” campaign, we are sharing real caregiver experiences, highlighting the importance of support and connecting residents with resources that can help make caregiving more manageable.
If you help someone with their daily needs, you may be a caregiver, and you do not have to navigate the journey alone.
Campaign Goals
Raise awareness: Help people recognize the everyday actions that make them caregivers.
Celebrate caregivers: Honor the dedication, experiences and contributions of unpaid family caregivers.
Connect caregivers with support: Increase awareness of the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) and other trusted resources.
Promote caregiver well-being: Encourage caregivers to seek support, maintain social connections and make time for their own needs.
Build community awareness: Help partners and community organizations share information and connect caregivers with available services.
Key Messages
Caregiving looks different for everyone. It can involve everyday tasks, ongoing assistance or helping someone navigate more complex care needs.
You may be a caregiver without realizing it. Helping a family member, partner or friend regularly can be caregiving, even if you have never used that term for yourself.
Caregivers deserve support, too. Caring for someone else can affect your time, relationships and well-being. You do not have to do everything alone.
Support is available regardless of income. L.A. County’s Family Caregiver Support Program offers services to unpaid caregivers without an income requirement.
Every caregiver has a story. Sharing experiences can help others feel understood, find connection and discover resources.
It is never too early to seek help. Learning about available resources can help you prepare for caregiving challenges and find support along the way.
Top Facts About Caregiving
More than 63 million U.S. adults provide care to a friend or family member who is ill, disabled, or aging. (AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving)
67% of working caregivers say they have trouble balancing their job and caregiving duties. (AARP)
The number of family caregivers providing ongoing care to adults or children with a medical condition or disability has increased 45% between 2015 and 2025. (AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving)
Nearly 1 in 5 caregivers report being in fair or poor health themselves and nearly a quarter say they have difficulties caring for themselves. (AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving)
Over half of unpaid caregivers don’t even identify themselves as “caregivers.” (NY Office for the Aging)
In California, there are more than 7 million family caregivers providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to parents, spouses, and other loved ones. (AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving)
In California, 48 percent of family caregivers report financial setbacks— taking on debt, draining savings, or struggling to afford basics like food and medicine. (AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving)
A 2021–22 study found that among California caregivers: about 35% reported their health worsened in the past year and about 35% reported feelings of loneliness. (UC Davis Health)
Video - Caregiving Looks Like This: Real Stories. Real Support.
Caregiving is different for everyone. Hear from caregivers and professionals who share their experiences, explain the challenges and highlight the importance of finding support.
Video segments will include:
Get to Know FCSP: Learn about L.A. County’s Family Caregiver Support Program, the services available and how to connect with support.
Caregiver Stories: Hear directly from caregivers about their experiences, the people they care for and what support means to them.
Meet the People Behind the Support: Get to know the professionals and community organizations that help caregivers navigate their journeys.
Videos will be added as they become available.
Engagement Tips
Caregiving can become part of your daily routine before you even realize how much you are doing. These small steps can help you find support along the way.
Recognize your role. Think about the regular help you provide to a family member or someone you care about. Your efforts matter.
Reach out to someone you trust. Sharing your experience can help you feel heard and identify where you may need support.
Stay connected. Explore caregiver support groups and opportunities to connect with people who understand your experience.
Learn about available services. Counseling, training, respite care and other resources may help you manage your caregiving responsibilities.
Make time for yourself when possible. Your health, relationships and interests matter, too.
Ask for help. You do not have to wait until you feel overwhelmed to learn about available support.
Spread the Word on Social Media
This National Family Caregivers Month, help us recognize the people who care for others every day. Share our campaign, celebrate caregiver stories and connect family caregivers with resources that can help them feel supported.
Share the campaign, tag @LACountyAD or @LACounty4AD, and help more caregivers recognize themselves, know they are not alone and find the support they deserve.
AD Handles:
• Facebook & Instagram: @LACounty4AD
• X (Twitter) & LinkedIn: @LACountyAD
Use Relevant Hashtags
#CaregivingLooksLikeThis
#NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
#FamilyCaregiverSupport
#LACountyAD
#LACounty
Join Us
Sample Social Media Posts
POST 1: RECOGNIZE CAREGIVERS
Caregiving looks like making a meal, driving someone to an appointment, helping with medications or checking in on someone you love.
If you do these things regularly for a family member or friend, you may be a caregiver, even if you have never thought of yourself that way.
This National Family Caregivers Month, let’s recognize the people behind these everyday acts of care.
Learn more: ad.lacounty.gov/FCSP
#CaregivingLooksLikeThis #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #LACounty
POST 2 Explore FCSP
Caring for someone else takes time, energy and support. You do not have to navigate it alone.
The L.A. County Aging & Disabilities Department’s Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) offers unpaid caregivers services such as counseling, training and respite care. There is no income requirement.
Explore the program and find a provider center near you. ad.lacounty.gov/FCSP
#FamilyCaregiverSupport #CaregivingLooksLikeThis #LACounty
POST 3: CAREGIVER WELL-BEING
Caregivers need care, too. ❤️
Finding time for yourself, staying connected with others and asking for help can be important parts of the caregiving journey.
This National Family Caregivers Month, remember that your well-being matters, too. Explore caregiver resources and learn about support available through L.A. County’s Family Caregiver Support Program.
#CaregivingLooksLikeThis #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #FamilyCaregiverSupport
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