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Learn at your own pace, for the care you give every day
Short videos and practical lessons made for family caregivers. Watch on your phone, pause anytime, come back when you need it.
Take Your First Step to Find Respite Care
6 minutes
how to start, where to begin, cost, pay, insurance, medicaid, find help, break plan
Respite Care at a Memory Care Facility
4 minutes
dementia, alzheimer, alzheimers, dimentia, memory loss, confusion, wandering, sundowning
Respite Care at a Skilled Nursing Facility
4 minutes
nursing home, SNF, rehab, 24 hour, nurse, medical needs, short-term stay
Respite Care at an Assisted Living Facility
4 minutes
short stay, vacation, trip, travel, weekend away, ALF, senior living
Respite Care at an Adult Day Care Facility
4 minutes
day program, adult daycare, senior center, activities, social, work, errands, part-time help
Understanding and Arranging Respite Care
6 minutes
time off, rest, self-care, stress, overwhelm, exhausted, tired, me time, caregiver fatigue, take a break
Handling Emergencies
10 minutes
911, ER, emergency room, ambulance, choking, chest pain, stroke, fell, unresponsive, urgent
Recognizing Pain, Mood & Behavior Changes
10 minutes
pain, confused, confusion, agitated, agitation, angry, sad, depressed, depression, withdrawn, not themselves, dementia, alzheimers, dimentia, alzheimer's
Bathroom Care & Oral Health
12 minutes
toilet, toileting, incontinence, accident, diaper, brief, depends, teeth, dentures, brushing, mouth
Assistive Devices & Safe Transfers
10 minutes
walker, cane, wheelchair, grab bar, shower chair, lift, lifting, transfer, bed to chair, back pain, gait belt
Mobility & Fall Prevention
10 minutes
fall, fell, walking, balance, unsteady, dizzy, trip, rug, stairs, home safety, getting up
Daily Living Basics
10 minutes
meal, eating, food, nutrition, hydration, water, appetite, sleep, routine, comfort
Skin Care & Wound Prevention
13 minutes
bed sore, pressure ulcer, pressure sore, wound, rash, skin tear, bruise, redness, dry skin, lotion
Bathing & Hygiene
10 minutes
toilet, toileting, incontinence, accident, diaper, brief, depends, teeth, dentures, brushing, mouth
Grooming & Getting Dressed
12 minutes
dressing, clothes, shave, shaving, hair, nails, makeup, refuses to change, getting ready
Understanding Aging & Activities of Daily Living
12 minutes
ADL, aging, elderly, senior, independence, daily task, routine, getting older, decline
You Did It — Now Let's Get Started
4 Minutes
next step, what’s next, finished, complete, done, certificate
You're Not Alone: Community, Support, and Your Wellbeing
25 Minutes
huddle, support group, survey, stress, burnout, overwhelmed, lonely, tired, self-care, community
Knowing Who to Call When Something Feels Off
21 Minutes
doctor, nurse, PCP, care navigator, who do I call, help, worried, escalation, hotline
Welcome to RubyWell
16 Minutes
care navigator, team, study, pilot, program, onboarding, what to expect, new, start, Vicki
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Family Caregiver 101
The everyday skills that help you show up with confidence for the person you care for.
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This month · October
Respite care
How to take a real break, and the care options that can step in while you do.
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Getting started
Your role and how RubyWell works
Everyday care
Bathing, dressing, skin, and more
Moving safely
Falls, transfers, and walkers
When something feels off
Spotting changes and who to call
Caring for you
Breaks, support, and your wellbeing
Changes in mood and memory
Courses
Family Caregiver 101
5 modules · 4.5 hr
Respite care
5 lessons · 60 min
Not sure where to start?
Your care navigator can point you to the lessons that fit your needs.