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What’s New with California State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) in 2025?

California is taking significant steps to improve financial support for workers who need to take time off due to illness, injury, or family obligations. Starting in 2025, State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits will see major increases. These changes are part of a broader effort to provide more robust financial protection […]

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Preparing for the New Year: Setting Caregiving Goals and Resolutions

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In this article, we’ll explore how you can set meaningful goals and resolutions as a caregiver.

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Caregiver Gift Guide 2024 (What to get the caregiver in your life)

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In this article, we’ll walk through our 2024 holiday gift guide for caregivers. Click here to find some gift inspiration for the family caregiver in your life.

Holiday Travel Tips: How to Travel as a Caregiver With or Without Your Loved One in Tow

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In this article, we’ll explore both how to travel this holiday season with the loved one in your care, and what to consider if you need to travel without them.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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