Information Resources
Sources & References for Our Caregiving Education Curriculum
Our caregiving workshops are built from public-domain caregiving research, evidence-based care models, and nationally recognized health and aging guidance. We do not use proprietary, for-profit training programs or copyrighted textbooks.
This page provides an overview of the key organizations, frameworks, and public resources that inform our caregiving curriculum. These links are offered so learners, families, and community partners can explore original public information and deepen their understanding.
Primary Caregiving & Public Health Sources
These public agencies and nonprofit organizations provide free, evidence-based caregiving information related to aging, disability support, home care, safety, and caregiver well-being.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Provides public guidance on caregiving, disability support, injury prevention, mobility assistance, and caregiver stress.
Visit CDC CaregivingNational Institute on Aging (NIA)
Offers evidence-based caregiving information for older adults, dementia care, mobility assistance, and long-term care planning.
Visit NIA CaregivingFamily Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
Provides caregiver education, best practices, and caregiver-centered support frameworks.
Visit Family Caregiver AllianceU.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
HHS provides national guidance related to caregiving, disability services, home-based care, and caregiver protections across the United States.
Visit HHS Aging & CaregivingEvidence-Based Caregiving Frameworks
Our caregiving curriculum reflects widely recognized, evidence-based caregiving and support frameworks that are used across healthcare, home care, and community settings.
- Person-Centered Care, emphasizing dignity, autonomy, and respect.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including mobility, hygiene, feeding, and daily support.
- Trauma-Informed Care, focusing on safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and choice.
- Caregiver Stress & Burnout Prevention, recognizing limits and the need for self-care.
- Role Clarity & Healthy Boundaries, understanding caregiving as a role — not an identity.
Wellness, Safety & Practical Care Practices
In addition to care techniques, our curriculum emphasizes caregiver wellness, safety, and sustainability.
- Safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics
- Communication skills during caregiving interactions
- Recognizing caregiver fatigue and emotional overlo