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Celebrating 40 Years of CRC: California Caregiver Resource Centers Through the Decades

November is National Family Caregiver Month, a time to recognize the tireless dedication of the millions of family members who care for loved ones with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and cognitive disorders. For 40 years, the California Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC) have been a critical lifeline to these unsung heroes.

Caring for a Loved One with Chronic Pain: Tips and Techniques

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The first part of caring for a loved one with chronic pain is to know exactly what chronic pain is and what it can feel like from their perspective.

Two Asian women are side by side. The older Asian woman is on the left of the image. She has short grey hair, and a light blue top. She is holding her side in pain. Next to her is a younger Asian woman, with dark hair, a white top, and black slacks. She is assisting the older woman by helping her to walk.

Combating Ageism: Spotting and Correcting Age-based Bias

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Ageism is a prevalent bias, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to spot. It easily hides in the shadows where we least expect it to.

How to Build a Support Network for Caregivers

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Being a caregiver can be overwhelming both physically and emotionally. Early mornings, late nights, appointments, picking up prescriptions, cooking meals, and more. By becoming a caregiver, you are agreeing to more than most understand.

A group of older adults sit in a semi circle. Their attention is directed to a brown-haired nurse in blue scrubs who is addressing the group and similing.

Fall Prevention Month: Creating a Safe Home Environment for Seniors with Mobility Issues

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September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, a month dedicated to home and injury safety for older adults. Click here to learn about home safety.

5 Tips for Effective Communication with Healthcare Providers

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In this article, we will give tips to help you better communicate with healthcare providers – how to prepare, what kinds of questions you should ask, and tips to keep it all organized.

A doctor and patient, both Asian females, sit side by side. The doctor, dressed in a white lab coat with a stethoscope, holds an iPad. Her patient is looking at the iPad with her, and both doctor and patient are smiling.

The Impact of Caregiving: 5 Changes Caregiving Can Have on Your Family Dynamic

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In this article, we’ll break down the effects you can expect to see in your family dynamic as you face the challenge of caring for a sick loved one. Let’s dive in.