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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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...

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Do I Need Respite? Here are 5 Signs You Might Need Respite Care

As a family caregiver, you spend a huge amount of your time caring for your loved one. But in order to be effective in caring for your...

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How can family caregivers prepare for the holidays?

The holidays can be an extremely stressful time for caregivers. Insensitive and hard to deal with family members can be tricky in any...

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7 Tips for Only Children Providing Care for an Elderly Parent

When caring for an elderly parent, adult children typically work together to come up with a care plan. This teamwork is often a benefit...

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The Importance of Community for Family Caregivers and 4 Places to Find One

Family caregivers play an extremely complicated role in the health and care of their loved one. Caregivers are often responsible for...

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What is CareNav?

The California Caregiver Resource Centers offer personalized access to information, support, and research online through CareNav™. It is...

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6 First Steps for New Caregivers

Starting a new role as a family caregiver can be an overwhelming experience. There are a lot of unknowns and unexpected things that seem...

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Steps When Moving to Senior Housing

Moving into senior housing can feel like an intimidating step. If you’ve been caring for your loved one within their own home for a...

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Geriatric Psychiatrists and How They Can Help

Aging comes with many natural and often difficult to handle challenges. It is normal for an aging loved one to face emotions like grief...

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Debt and caregiving

Too many caregivers struggle in silence about the financial woes of caregiving. When there are so many seemingly more pressing demands...

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