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Join WSA — $39/year
If you are caring for a spouse or partner with a chronic illness or disability, you know this is not like other caregiving roles.

Nearly 6 million Americans are in your situation. And most of them are carrying more than anyone around them realizes.
The Well Spouse Association was built for exactly this. We have been here since 1988. You do not have to carry this alone.
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How Caregiving Changes Us

An Interview with WSA's President
WSA Talks With the Media
"Managing Relationships: Caring for a Spouse" - Caregiver Chats with Dr. Lakelyn (2024)

A discussion on spousal caregiving with Laurel Wittman, a spousal caregiver, former Well Spouse Association president and support group team member.
"Healthy Ways to Overcome Caregiver Burnout" - Brain & Life article featuring WSA board member Jerry Bishop.


“Some of the best advice for caregivers will come from other caregivers.” New York Times
WSA addresses the unique challenges that well spouses face every day

Community

Learning that you are not alone

WSA's network of more than 25 monthly peer support groups and our online support groups connect you to others who understand what you're going through.

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Events

Creating opportunities to meet other members

We host a number of events each year for members, including monthly webinars, respites , and our annual conference - to bring well spouses together.

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Resources

Sharing Our Stories

Membership brings the Mainstay newsletter, advocacy, peer support groups, and Connecting Caregivers, our program so no well spouse faces this alone. Real support, from day one.

Connecting Caregivers

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Why Join WSA?

"While only having been a member for less than a year, I must say that I began to feel better soon after my first support meeting. It was a relief to know that others have similar problems and how they deal with them. "

-Sharon, From CA