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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.
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How to Find Cool Zones in Orange County + 10 Summer Activities for Elderly
As the summer heat cranks up, it's important to take steps to stay cool and avoid heat-related illness. That's especially true for...
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4 Fantastic Books for Caregivers: Our Reading Recommendations
Anyone who has spent any amount of time caring for an elderly relative or friend knows that it can be both a challenging and rewarding...
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What Causes Caregiver Stress? 7 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
The role of caregiver can be both emotionally and physically taxing. According to the NIH, caregivers undergo chronic stress, which can...
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What is Memory Care: 4 Signs it’s Time to Consider a Memory Care Facility
As our loved ones age, it's natural to want to do everything we can to make sure they're comfortable and well cared for. For most...
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Aging in Place vs. Assisted Living: What's the Best Choice for Seniors in Orange County?
Caring for a loved one as they age is challenging. It can be difficult to balance your own needs and the needs of an aging family member,...
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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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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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