ARTICLES

At Caregiver Resource Center OC, we are proud to offer resources and education to family caregivers, no matter where they are in their caregiving journey.

Browse our articles below to find important information on caregiving, disease-specific information, and policy updates.

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8 Ideas: Activities, Games, Music for people with Dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia is incredibly challenging on all fronts. If your loved one has been diagnosed or is showing early...

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What Should Family Caregivers Bring to a Doctor's Appointment? 6 Things to Bring

As a caregiver, you will likely need to accompany your loved one to see his or her doctor from time to time. These appointments can be a...

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Free Resources and Support for Family Caregivers

Family caregivers are the often forgotten backbone of the American healthcare system. According to AARP, over 20% of adults have provided...

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6 Long-distance Caregiving Tips for Peace of Mind

Caring for a loved one at a distance can be incredibly difficult. Of the tens of millions of Americans that provide care on an annual...

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9 Early Warning Signs of Dementia and Next Steps You Should Take

The holiday season is a common time of year to discover worrying signs of dementia in loved ones we don’t regularly see. It may be the...

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Formal vs. Informal Caregivers: How to Decide Who and When to Hire

A caregiver is any person who provides care to another. There are both formal and informal caregivers that fit this description. A formal...

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Caregiving Strategies - How to Approach Becoming a Caregiver

For many, becoming a caregiver is a gradual process. It may start small–a few extra trips to visit your parents to help them with small...

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What are the Typical Daily Tasks of a Family Caregiver?

Family caregivers come in all shapes and sizes. Many of us, at some point in our lives, will become a caregiver for someone we love....

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Caregiving Burnout: Causes and Prevention Tools

Caregiver burnout can feel like hitting a wall. It is a severe state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion–an ultimate result of...

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Who is Considered a Caregiver? Caregiver Statistics and Demographics

At some point in your life, you are likely to either become or need a caregiver. One in five adults in the United States is currently (or...

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Creating a Care Plan: What is Care Planning and Where Do You Start?

Care planning is the process of formally understanding your loved one’s goals and creating a concrete plan, (including tasks and due...

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5 Holiday Tips for Family Caregivers

For many caregivers, the holidays are the most stressful time of the year. Seeing family and friends can bring up a whole mix of...

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How to Support Family Caregivers During the Holidays

The holidays are full of joy and stress for everyone. But for family caregivers, the holidays can be the most stressful time of the year....

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How to Ask for Help

Asking for or accepting help (even when it’s offered) can be difficult to do. For many, just admitting that you need help can feel like a...

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4 Incredible Resources for Caregivers in Orange County

When a loved one is diagnosed with a debilitating disease, its impact can be felt throughout the family. This new stage will bring about...