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If you are a caregiver, whether you’re helping a spouse, parent, another adult relative or a friend with a disability, health need or medical crisis, you don’t have to go it alone. You can read the full article here.Episode TranscriptLinks to National Caregiver Resources:AARP Caregiving  Advance Directives by State or Territory from CaringInfoAlzheimer’s Association - Dementia Caregiving Area Agency on AgingCaregiver Action Network Center for Independent LivingEldercare LocatorFamily Caregiver AllianceFind Your SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyNational Academy of Elder Law Attorneys National Alliance for Care at Home CaringInfo Advance DirectivesUnited Way’s 211 serviceNational Alliance for Caregiving National Council on Aging Benefits Checkup ToolNational Council on Aging Caregiver Support  National Respite Locator ServiceSupport Caregiving – Family Caregiver guide VA Caregiver Support Program988 LifelineMichigan-specific Resources:MI Caregiver ConnectionMI Caregiver Connection Respite and Adult Day CenterMI Options ProgramMI Power of Attorney and Advance Directive ResourcesFor more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.