Whether you’re caring for a loved one, leading a support group, or running an employee program, these FAQs will point you in the right direction. Caregiving brings up endless questions—about stress, support, and how to find resources that really help. That’s why we’ve created this FAQ section.
Here you’ll find answers about:
- What CaregiverHelp is – and how it works
- Who it’s for – individuals, families, companies, and community groups
- What’s included – videos, workbooks, facilitator training, and more
- How it helps – from managing stress and grief to improving workplace productivity
- Practical details – delivery options, costs, and getting started
What makes this program different from other caregiver support resources?
What challenges do employees face when balancing caregiving, work & family?
How can CaregiverHelp support my company’s ERG or EAP program?
How can CaregiverHelp support community-based organizations and churches?
How can the CaregiverHelp program benefit professional caregivers?
What’s the difference between products for companies, organizations & individuals?
CaregiverHelp is a turnkey support group program that helps caregivers manage the emotional stress of caregiving. It includes:
10 Modules (20 one-hour sessions)
- Over 60 videos
- 40-page CaregiverHelp Workbook
- Facilitator’s Guide
- Downloadable meeting agendas
- Certified facilitator training and support
- Flexible delivery
Elaine K Sanchez, founder of CaregiverHelp, created the videos and workbook based on her personal caregiving experiences and years of speaking at healthcare conferences.
Originally released as a DVD series in 2012, it was fully updated in 2017 and transitioned online in 2020 with new videos and redesigned materials.
It was developed by caregivers for caregivers. People connect to the real-life stories, laugh through their tears, and learn strategies for dealing with anger, guilt, depression, grief, dementia-related behaviors, and more.
- Family caregivers supporting loved ones who are aging, disabled, or living with dementia or progressive illness.
- Employers offering support through ERGs or EAPs.
- Community groups and churches.
- Professional caregivers in hospitals and nursing homes.
- In-person group meetings
- Online via Zoom or similar platforms
- Self-paced individual access available 24/7
10 modules with two one-hour sessions each. Programs can run as a full 20-session series or selected modules can be offered independently.
Yes. While group interaction adds value, caregivers can also access the program anytime on their own—especially helpful for difficult days or sleepless nights.
Caregivers learn to:
- Manage fear, frustration, fatigue, anger, guilt, depression, and grief
- Recognize reactionary vs. clinical depression
- Cope with preparatory grief and grief after loss
- Handle dementia-related stress, sundowning, paranoia, and surprising behaviors
- Plan for end-of-life care and legal decisions
- Practice self-care and resilience
Over 53 million U.S. adults provide unpaid care for loved ones (Guardian, 2023).
- Time: Many work 40 hours a week while providing 21 hours of unpaid care.
- Energy: Caregiving demands are exhausting and unrelenting.
- Money: Caregivers spend an average of $7,242 annually out of pocket (AARP, 2021).
- Caregiving costs the U.S. economy $44 billion annually (Guardian, 2023).
- 26.2 million U.S. employees are also family caregivers (AARP).
- Caregivers report absenteeism, turnover, and decreased productivity.
- Developed by caregivers for caregivers
- Already trusted by Fortune 500 ERGs
- Flexible delivery: facilitated by Elaine, trained staff, or as self-paced
- Connects employees across locations
- Builds workplace resilience by teaching emotional stress management
- Works for groups of any size
- Comes with facilitator training and a guide
- Can be offered in-person or virtually
- Offers flexible access for caregivers who miss meetings
- Encourages connection through group support
- Provides 24/7 access for those whose schedules are unpredictable
- Offers emotional support on demand
- Provides strategies for managing their own stress and burnout
- Helps staff support family members of patients/residents
- Strengthens workplace culture in healthcare environments
- Training in group leadership and discussion techniques
- Tools: guidebooks, agendas, pre-recorded videos
- Hands-on practice with live CGH staff support
- Ongoing resources and mentorship
Since 2021, CaregiverHelp has worked with organizations including:
- Capital One, Verizon, Aetna, Comcast, GSK
- American Family Insurance, US Foods
- Kennedy Center, Barrow Neurological Institute
- Huntington Society of Canada
- Multiple community groups and churches
The core content is the same. What varies is the delivery format, number of participants, and facilitation.
- Individual subscription: $6.99/month
- Support Group License: $1,500 Annual License (includes modules, facilitator training, and resources.
- If you’d like Elaine or another CaregiverHelp facilitator to run your meetings, connect with us for more information and pricing.
Reach out to the CaregiverHelp team. Together, we’ll tailor the program to fit your needs—whether for yourself, your organization, or your employees.