Our forums are designed to provide a structured, supportive space for caregivers to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others. Below is a quick guide on how to navigate and use the forums effectively.

📌 How to Navigate the Forums

• Browse by Category – Our forums are organized by caregiving topics, from self-care to financial resources. If you see a category that is missing, please let us know in the Site Feedback & Questions section!
• Use the Search Bar – Looking for something specific? Use the search function to find past discussions.
• Check Announcements – Stay up to date with community updates and important caregiving news.

💬 How to Participate

✔️ Start a New Topic

• Navigate to the relevant forum and click “New Topic” to ask a question or start a discussion.
• Give your post a clear title so others can easily find and respond to it.
• If post is location-based, include your state/city in the title (e.g., “[NY] Looking for respite care options”).

✔️ Reply to Posts

• Click on a topic to read discussions and add your response at the bottom.
• Use quotes or @mentions to reply directly to someone.

✔️ Like & Follow Topics

• Click the thumbs-up icon to show support for a post.
• Use the subscribe button to get notified about replies to topics that interest you.

🔒 Forum Access & Permissions

• Public Forums – Some forums are viewable to guests, but only members can post.
• Members-Only Forums – Certain discussions (e.g., burnout, legal topics) require a free account to read or post.

🚨 Forum Etiquette & Best Practices

✔️ Be respectful – This is a supportive space; disagreements should be handled with kindness.
✔️ Stay on topic – Post in the relevant forum to keep discussions organized.
✔️ No spam or self-promotion – Sharing helpful resources is encouraged, but advertising is not allowed.
✔️ Report issues – If you see inappropriate content, use the report button to notify moderators.

❓ Need Help?

If you have any questions about using the forums, post in the Site Feedback & Questions section, or contact @communityadmin.

We’re so glad you’re here—let’s support each other on this caregiving journey! 💙