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Do you take care of a family member or friend who needs help taking care of themselves?

Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) is a free online workshop to take care of you. Developed by Stanford University, BBC helps guide you in the right care.

You'll get:

6 weekly lessons
group support
resources to help caregivers like you

Watch how BBC changed Paula's life

Weekly lesson content, discussion boards, and one-on-one messaging
Trained facilitators who have been or are currently Caregivers themselves
Reduce Caregiver stress, pain, and depression
FREE to any Caregiver

Caregiver Benefits

Improve communication with your care partner and healthcare team
Better manage your care partner's and your emotions and behaviors
Find more time for yourself
Support from facilitators who are also caregivers
Assistance making decisions for the future
Improve sleep, eat better, and stay active

How it Works

Connect with a Community of Caregivers

Fits your schedule
Log in any time or day for support. New lessons every week.

Safe and Anonymous
Chat with other caregivers in comfort. Your identity is safe.

Ongoing Support

Get support after your workshop is complete.

Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) is an online program to help Caregivers caring for someone with dementia, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, a serious brain injury or any other serious injury or illness. This pilot of Building Better caregivers is open to all military families, regardless of era served or relationship to the person you are caring for. You qualify if you are:

Who can enroll in BBC?

Caring for someone who serves or served in the military
You are currently serving in the military or are a Veteran and you are also a caregiver

If you are interested in the VA Caregiver support program, BBC can help you get in touch with a local VA coordinator. If you are not able to qualify in the VA’s Caregiver Support Program the Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network will sponsor your participation in Building Better Caregivers.

Still not sure?

We're here to help

Call us at 1-844-516-1438 at prompt (M-F 9am - 5pm PST) or click below.

Caring for a Veteran Building Better Caregivers. All other Military Caregivers https://buildingbettercaregivers.zendesk.com

Lisa's Story

Lisa never thought of herself as a caregiver. She was Michael’s wife. When he needed more help, she gave it. But taking care of Michael who has Alzheimer’s, heart failure and diabetes meant she didn’t have any time for herself.

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Theresa's Story

Theresa didn’t expect to care for her father, Perry, at this age. Perry had early onset dementia. Theresa was there to help. Work, family and caregiving took a toll on her. She wasn’t prepared for this new full-time job.

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David's Story

David’s childhood friend Jeff developed ALS in his 50s. Dave didn’t hesitate to step in. He helped Jeff dress, fixed meals, and ran errands. David was exhausted. He was not taking care of his own health. He didn’t realize he had become a caregiver for Steve.

If this sounds like you, click to start taking care of you.

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If their stories sound like you, you may be a caregiver in need of support.