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A Comprehensive “Caring for Aging Parents” Checklist

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.

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 […]

Two women are facing the camera and smiling. The older woman is on the left of the frame and has white hair and blue-framed glasses. She is wearing a grey shirt and dark grey cardigan. Next to her, is a younger woman with brown curly hair, glasses, and is wearing a rust-colored blouse, She is resting her hands on the shoulders of the older woman and is also smiling at the camera.

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.

A man of AAPI descent is facing the camera and smiling. He is pictured from the waist up wearing a light blue short-sleeved shirt and a dark blue vest. In one hand, he holds a gift wrapped in one paper, and in his other hand, he holds a gift wrapped in green paper. He is holding each gift up at eye level.

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.

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.

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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.

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