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Support for adult-children caring for aging parents
Information, resources, support and community for adult-children as they care for their aging parents and for themselves.
The Caregiver Community Podcast · Video & Audio
Helping Aging Parents Stay Independent through Movement & Nutrition
Ask any person over the age of 65, and they’ll tell you they’re losing muscle mass and strength — quickly! In fact, adults can lose 3–8% of their muscle mass every decade after the age of 30. This episode addresses the body’s progression as we age, and how caregivers can help their aging loved ones stay fit well into their senior years. Our guests are Meg Picklesimer, a registered dietician, and Jason White, a physical therapy assistant, both from Senior TLC.
Upcoming Programs
Free monthly programs from chapters across the country.
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ACAP South Central Connecticut · Wallingford, CT
Managing Medications for Aging Parents: A Caregivers Guide
Thu, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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ACAP Decatur-DeKalb · Decatur, GA
Healthy Aging and Warning Signs Every Family Should Know
Thu, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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ACAP Forsyth-North Fulton · Cumming, GA
Is It Just Forgetfulness? Recognizing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Before It’s Too Late
Thu, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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ACAP Dallas-Collin Counties · Dallas, TX
Hospital Discharge: Understanding Instructions
Thu, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
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ACAP Hall County · Oakwood, GA
Coordination of Care Across Multiple Medical Providers for Older Adults
Tue, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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ACAP North Atlanta · Dunwoody, GA
Technology: How it can help in the care of and function of our aging loved ones
Tue, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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ACAP Indy Metro North · Indianapolis, IN
From Driver to Passenger: Transitions for Older Adults
Tue, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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ACAP Cobb & Cherokee · Marietta, GA
Living Well with a Parent with Dementia: Basic Tips for Daily Care
Thu, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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ACAP Kansas City · Kansas City, MO
Dementia Series: Healthy Eating and Nutritional Needs for Older Adults with Dementia
Thu, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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ACAP Guilford County · Greensboro, NC
Anticipatory Grief During the Long Goodbye
Thu, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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ACAP Paulding-Douglas · Hiram, GA
Communicating with someone living with Alzheimer's and other dementias
Mon, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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Experienced care coordinator talks ‘smooth’ hospital discharges
Friday, June 19, 2026
Discharge planning starts on day one of your loved one’s hospital stay. That is one resounding takeaway from the April 8 gathering of Adult Children of Aging Parents North Atlanta, a nonprofit offering free in-person programs on the second Tuesday of the month at Dunwoody United Methodist Church.
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Good Dental Care is Key to Overall Health as We Age
Friday, June 19, 2026
We know that life is all about making good choices, especially on matters of health. Regular dental care is crucial for maintaining overall health. If issues go untreated, they can result in pain, infections, or complications like gum disease or tooth loss. These not only contribute to human suffering, but they can also have costly and life-altering effects.
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What is ACAP?
We are a nationally-unique 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to support adult-child caregivers as we care for our aging parents and for ourselves.
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What programs are offered?
Educational programs, based on our nationally-validated curriculum and offered through local chapters’ monthly programs, podcasts, and annual conferences.
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How can ACAP help me?
ACAP helps adult-children gain insights, learn strategies and acquire skills so they can be effective caregivers and advocates for older loved ones.
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We would love to hear your experience! Where have you found joy or meaning as a family caregiver? What have been your greatest challenges? And, if ACAP programs, chapter leaders, podcasts, videos, or other resources have been helpful for you, we would love to hear about that! Please send your comments to fhall@ACAPcommunity.org. Please also let us know your name (at least first name) and your email address so we may thank you personally.
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“There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.”
— Rosalynn Carter
We Understand Your Challenges Because We’ve Been In Your Shoes
ACAP’s founder has faced the joys, trials, and frustrations of trying to provide care for an aging parent. The inspiration for ACAP came when Frances Hall discovered there were other faculty and staff at the university where she worked who also felt a need for support as they cared for their parents. This initial insight has blossomed into a growing community with chapters across several states.
What Our Community Says
“ACAPcommunity’s commitment to providing a nationally-validated curriculum allows caregivers to be empowered with the skills and understanding necessary to provide the best possible care for their aging parents or loved ones. As the President and CEO of EveryAge, I am proud that we have been able to partner with ACAPcommunity to make resources and support available to caregivers who need them.”
Lee Syria
President & CEO Of EveryAge
“My sister and I have attended the Winston-Salem, NC, ACAP Chapter meetings since they began in 2018. We depend on ACAP and do not think we could have endured this caregiver journey with our father and stepdad without their help. If they do not have an answer, they can always refer us to the right resource who does.”
Beverly Edwards
Caregiver for father
“Two specific programs offered by ACAP chapters have had major impacts on my caregiving journey with my parents. A livestreamed program from ACAP Winston-Salem on hospital stays and discharge gave me the tools I needed to manage my dad’s admission and discharge, saving us time and money. An in-person program sponsor (LegalShield) at an ACAP Hickory/Foothills program provided a resource that I am now using to guide my mother and me through estate planning and asset protection. I am so grateful for ACAP and its wonderful programs!”
Karen Summey
Caregiver for mother and husband