r/caregiversofreddit
1k members
r/caregiversofreddit is a subreddit with 1k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses caregivers, caregiver, research, caregiving, and survey.
A place for any and all people looking for a place to vent and get support related to caring for [loved ones/children/friends/spouses/etc] with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.
No one here is a medical professional. Seek professional help if you feel like life is becoming too overwhelming.
Lastly- play nice! Everyone comes from a different situation. Be sensitive to others and know what seems hard for them might not be the same as what is hard for you.
Popular Themes in r/caregiversofreddit
#1
Advice Requests
: "I put together verified caregiver resources for all 50 states (dementia & Alzheimer's)—here’s part 1"
20 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Caregiver burnout "
8 posts
#3
Ideas
: "One idea for an aging America: a volunteer corps of caregivers"
3 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "Care.com"
2 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Was caregiver to dad for 9 years; now he's gone. Honoring his life through my dissertation study on FAMILY CAREGIVING. Please consider participating."
2 posts
#6
Self-Promotion
: "I saw the post about food trivia and I wanted to share the food trivia printable I made. I know eating can be a challenge sometimes so I thought this could be potentially something to like start their appetite by talking about food"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/caregiversofreddit
#1
Caregivers
: "Young Caregivers"
73 posts
#2
Caregiver
: "Grandparents Caregiver crossing boundaries? Please help"
56 posts
#3
Research
: "Recruiting caregivers for a Carnegie Mellon Research study"
35 posts
#4
Caregiving
: "did Caregiving get in the way of your retirement planning?"
31 posts
#5
Survey
: "Caregiving Survey PROVES Family Caregivers Need Support!"
30 posts
#6
Study
: "Dementia Caregiver Study (US only, 18+, live-in caregiver, online only Study)"
29 posts
#7
Support
: "In Need of a Different Kind of Support (cross-post)"
26 posts
#8
Family
: "Was caregiver to dad for 9 years; now he's gone. Honoring his life through my dissertation study on Family CAREGIVING. Please consider participating."
21 posts
#9
Dementia
: "Colonoscopy prep and diet for a Dementia patient: trying to keep it fun while not letting it get derailed when she forgets why she’s hungry and I won’t let her have wine. Helps my anxiety, at least!"
17 posts
#10
Medication Alarm
11 posts
Member Growth in r/caregiversofreddit
Yearly
+214 members(18.0%)
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Last updated: June 14, 2026