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Practical Resources for Caregivers, Made Simple

Supporting Down Syndrome caregivers with tools, guides, and community — so caregiving feels lighter.

HappyDowns provides caregiver resources, free downloads, and a space for shared voices. Everything here is designed to help you feel supported and prepared.

ABOUT ME

Hi ! I’m Alicia Buckley.

I’m the founder of HappyDowns, and a family caregiver myself.

As the primary caregiver for my younger sister with Down Syndrome, I’ve learned firsthand the joys and challenges of caregiving.

Through HappyDowns, I share resources and encouragement so caregivers feel supported and never alone.

BOOKS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS

Support for Every Caregiver

Practical guides, organizers, and creative tools written by Alicia Buckley — designed to lighten the caregiving journey.

The Must‑Have Guide for Sibling Caregivers

Four vital lessons to help sibling caregivers thrive with confidence and resilience.

The Important Information Organizer for Family Caregivers

A practical workbook to keep essential caregiving details organized and accessible.

An Inspirational Coloring Book for Family Caregivers

Positive affirmations and stress‑relief activities to encourage hope and perseverance.

FREEBIES

Feeling overwhelmed? Try the Caregiver Reset Kit (it's FREE).

When you’re caring for someone you love, overwhelm can sneak up on you fast. One minute you’re managing, the next you’re running on fumes.

This quick check‑in helps you pause long enough to catch your breath, see what’s really draining you, and take back a little control — even on the days that feel impossible.

Free 5 Minute Guide

The Caregiver Reset Kit

Inside the Reset Kit, you’ll find:

A simple check‑in to help you understand how you’re really doing.
A grounding exercise you can complete in minutes.
A small reset you can use during stressful moments.
A reminder that your wellbeing matters too.

Take five minutes for yourself — you deserve it.

CAREGIVER RESOURCES

Practical Resources for Everyday Caregiving

These curated resources are here to make life a little easier, a little calmer, and a lot more empowering.

Browse tools and resources that can support you and your loved one.

Safer cooking tools and routines that support independence and dignity.

🧑‍🍳 Kitchen Independence

Products for daily hygiene that feel gentle, respectful, and empowering.

🧼 Personal Hygiene

Calming aids, stress relief tools, and emotional support for caregivers.

💛 Emotional Support

Budgeting tools, benefits guidance, and long-term planning support.

📋 Financial Management

Local and global organizations, plus access to the HappyDowns Caregiver Community.

🌍 Community & Extra Support

How Are You Really Doing?

Caring for someone you love can pull you in so many directions that you stop noticing how you are actually feeling.

This quick check‑in gives you a gentle moment to pause, reflect, and see which parts of your life feel supported — and which ones may need a little more care right now.

No pressure, no judgment. Just a simple way to reconnect with yourself. It’s totally free.

CAREGIVER CONFESSIONS

Real Stories. Real Caregivers.

Because every caregiver’s experience matters, and sharing it lightens the load.

I have no identity outside of being a caregiver. It’s hard to explain to others.

Camile

USA

I am struggling financially and hiding it from my friends and family.

Jamie

Jamaica

I became my brother’s caregiver in 2021… I get scared every day.

Kaylee

USA

Caring for my child consumes me, leaving little time for myself or other members of my family.

Jane

Canada

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Latest Articles

New articles to help lighten the load and remind you that you’re not alone.

parent looking discouraged as child displays challenging behaviours

Caregiver Tips

How To Reduce Challenging Behaviours in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Health & Wellness

Caring for the Skin We’re In: Practical Dermatology Tips for People with Down Syndrome

A mother and her teenage children, including a sibling with Down Syndrome, review a care plan at the kitchen table

Future Planning

How To Prepare Your Kids To Care For A Sibling With Down Syndrome

Meet Shadeeza Buckley

Art, Joy & Endless Possibility

Shadeeza is my younger sister and one of the brightest lights in our family.

She’s an artist, a creator, and a woman with Down Syndrome who expresses herself through bold colours, uplifting messages, and joyful designs.

When you support her store, you’re not just buying art — you’re celebrating independence, creativity, and the beautiful possibilities within every person with an intellectual disability.

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Join the HappyDowns Caregiver Community

You don’t have to navigate caregiving alone. Join the HappyDowns Caregiver Community — a gentle, welcoming space where parents, siblings, and other family caregivers find guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for every stage of the journey.

Get access to role‑specific freebies, helpful resources, and ongoing support designed to make life a little easier and a lot more connected.