Caregiving and the Master Plan on Aging
Hear from Southern CRC and Los Angeles CRC as they discuss the Master Plan for Aging on a recent podcast, produced by SCRC.
Resources & Blog
Explore our wide range of content tailored for family caregivers in the library below.
Navigating the Holidays with your Elderly or Sick family members
If you’re caring for someone with a debilitating condition this holiday season, here are some ideas for how to keep them safe, engaged, and entertained.
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The Holiday Gift Guide: How to Shop for Caregivers
Finding the right gift to show a caregiver that you appreciate them is a daunting task. Click here for a guide to gift-giving for the caregiver in your life.
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In a household where serious medical illness shows up and a relationship changes from spouse to caregiver and patient, it is very common for caregivers to become clinically depressed or anxious.
Celebrating National Family Caregiver Month
The month of November is National Family Caregivers Month! Our state’s family caregivers are the unsung heroes of our medical system, and this month is dedicated to recognizing your effort and sacrifice.
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Are you a Millennial Caregiver? Learn more about caregiving and the resources that may be available to you.
Who is the California Family Caregiver?
Learn more about the California population of family caregivers who are supporting our rapidly growing senior population.
What is Home Care? Guide to Caregiving for Adults at Home.
Click here to learn about the three types of adult home care and the benefits it offers for your aging or ailing loved one.
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Burnt out on caregiving? Exhaustion, stress, depression are all understandable – an estimated 40% of caregivers report feeling overwhelmed with the non-stop nature of being a caregiver.
Can I get paid to care for a family member?
Taking on a caregiving role is a full time job. Unfortunately, there isn’t a guaranteed paycheck for caregivers, however, there are several ways caregiving families may obtain financial relief for specific purposes, such as for respite care or to purchase goods and services and – in some cases – pay for caregiving.
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