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How to Become a Caregiver for a Family Member

Click here to learn what a family caregiver is, how to know if you are one, and what resources are available to you as you provide care.

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Dementia & Intimacy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Changing Relationship

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Let’s discuss how dementia affects sex and intimacy, including how to gauge consent, how to manage challenging behaviors, and more.

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A Comprehensive “Caring for Aging Parents” Checklist

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Learn about how to care for your aging parents. This comprehensive checklist will ensure you’re ready to face this new stage of life together.

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

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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.

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