By: Lindsay Marcal, Director, Membership   

Caregiving can be an isolating experience. But connection through shared stories, trusted networks, and helpful resources can ease the pressure on caregivers and remind them they’re not alone. 

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and the National Health Council (NHC) is proud to partner with the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) on this year’s campaign: Plug-in to Care. The campaign encourages caregivers to “plug in” to tools, support systems, and learning opportunities that make caregiving more manageable and help caregivers stay connected. 

As part of this celebration of caregivers, CAN has compiled extensive resources on many common conditions available here. Throughout November CAN is also hosting a special Plug-in to Care Webinar Series this month with webinars highlighting different aspects of caregiving and sharing resources and advice from experts.  

This month also builds on important new research highlighting the challenges—and resilience—of family caregivers. Over the summer, the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP released Caregiving in the US 2025: Caring Across States, a report showing how where you live shapes your caregiving experience. The findings reveal how financial and emotional stressors vary across states and expands on data first collected in the 2020 survey, offering a more comprehensive look at caregiving nationwide. 

The report was a key part of the National Alliance for Caregiving’s recent Caregiver Nation Summit 2025, where experts, caregivers, and policymakers came together to turn research into real-world solutions for the nation’s more than 63 million family caregivers—including 59 million caring for adults with complex medical conditions or disabilities. The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) amplified this work in a podcast episode exploring the data and policy potential presented by the report.  

In addition to the Caregiver Action Network and National Alliance for Caregiving, other NHC members such as the American Association of Caregiving Youth and Mental Health America offer year-round resources for caregivers. These efforts address the mental health toll and burnout that often come with caregiving, ensuring caregivers can access the understanding and support they need to continue providing care with compassion and confidence.