Helping caregivers use AI in everyday life

Caregiving often means juggling schedules, keeping track of information, and finding support while balancing work and family life. During National Family Caregivers Month, we’re helping caregivers gain AI skills that can make some of those everyday tasks easier, giving them more time to focus on the people they care for.

On November 10, OpenAI Academy, in collaboration with Caregiver Action Network, Alzheimer’s Association, and American Diabetes Association^®, is hosting the AI Skills Jam for Caregivers & Community Health: a free, in-person learning experience designed to help caregivers use ChatGPT confidently, safely, and practically. These nationwide events will bring together participants across five U.S. cities, including individual and family caregivers, caregiver support organizations, and people living with chronic or serious health conditions:

• Oakland, California

• Tampa, Florida

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Detroit, Michigan

An OpenAI analysis estimates that more than 40 million weekly ChatGPT messages about healthcare in the U.S. ask about healthcare for someone else¹. At the workshops, participants will explore how ChatGPT can help with resource navigation, peer support, and caregiver support, including how to:

• organize caregiver schedules and checklists

• turn trusted educational resources into plain-language materials

• find community resources

• prepare support group discussion guides

Participants will also learn how to use AI responsibly, including protecting personal information and understanding the limits of these tools. Participants will also learn when to consult healthcare professionals and how AI tools should complement, not replace, medical, legal, or financial advice. OpenAI facilitators and mentors will offer hands-on support throughout the workshops. No coding or technical background is required.

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