GRIEF AND LOSS RESOURCES | AARP NEW YORK STATE
Grief, Loss, and End of Life - Advice for coping with the death of a loved one, arranging funeral services and making plans and decisions about the end of your life. www.aarp.org/endoflife
What to do When a Loved One Dies - Practical steps you need to take in the early days. http://www.aarp.org/afterdeathchecklist
What Happens when Caregiving Ends - When looking after a loved one becomes your life, what is your life when that person is gone http://www.aarp.org/aftercaregiving
How to Write a Memorable Obituary - Pay tribute to the little and big things that made your loved one special. www.aarp.org/obituarywriting
AARP Grief and Loss Community - AARP Online Community lets you connect with experts and other caregivers for advice, tips or just the proverbial shoulder to cry on. www.aarp.org/griefcommunity
Caregiver Survivor Guilt - Guilt and emotional withdrawal can make the grieving process even more difficult. http://www.aarp.org/survivorguilt
AARP State-specific Caregiver Resource Guide to be offered to every caregiver identified by 211 Information Specialists in markets that participate in the Caregiver Support Program. The Guide contains a directory of local resources to help caregivers find services and support.
If caller prefers a mailed copy of the Caregiver Resource Guide, they can be transferred to the AARP Contact Center to place an order. The Contact Center is open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET;
Toll Free Caregiver Helpline - 877-333-5885
(English) Contact Center can be reached at 888-885-0013
Caregiver Resource Guide in English - www.aarp.org/211care
(Spanish) Contact Center can be reached at 877-366-0049
Caregiver Resource Guide in Spanish - www.aarp.org/211cuidar
The AARP Guide for Family Caregivers is available in English, Spanish, Militart/Veteran, Chinese, and English for Asian Americans, and the LGBT Community. It provides guidance, checklists, and tips to help you: www.aarp.org/preparetocare
1. Start the conversation
2. Form your team
3. Make a Plan
4. Find Support
5. Care for Yourself
AARP Caregiving Channel: the hub for all resources, content, and digital tools for family caregivers: www.aarp.org/caregiving | www.aarp.org/cuidar
Caregiving Tools: AARP offers a suite of free web-based tools to help you find information quickly and easily to address a variety of needs related to Family Caregiving. www.aarp.org/caregivingtools