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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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Alzheimer’s Caregiving: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Alzheimer’s caregiving can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Explore practical ways to find support, create a care plan, and care for yourself.
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Caring for Someone with ALS: What Caregivers Need to Know
Caring for someone with ALS comes with evolving needs. Learn what to expect, how to plan ahead, and resources that support caregivers every step of the way.
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Understanding and Managing Dementia-Related Paranoia: A Guide for Family Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with dementia brings about unique and often overwhelming challenges, particularly when they exhibit hard-to-manage...
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Learn About the 10 Different Types of Dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a group of diseases that disrupt cognitive function. These diseases are progressive (meaning...
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Care and Behavior Management Strategies for Dementia - Wandering
Understanding Dementia-Related Wandering Understanding dementia-related wandering is essential for helping those living with a cognitive...
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How to Care for a Loved One with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
If you found this article, it is likely that you have a loved one who has recently suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While the...
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Alzheimer's Research Studies: 4 Reasons You Should Get Involved
It can be difficult to know what's best for your loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Some days, you may feel like you're doing everything...
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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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Navigating Challenging Behaviors with Dementia
As dementia escalates, your loved one’s behavior may start to become more erratic - they may start to show signs of sleep deprivation,...
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Connecting with your Care Recipient
Caregiving for a loved one comes with no manual. More often than not, you’re forced to figure it out as you go. The start of a caregiving...
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How to Identify Signs of Dementia
What is dementia? As we mentioned, dementia is a term used to generally describe symptoms that cause a cognitive impact on daily life....
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Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible progressive brain disorder that slowly erodes memories, behaviors, and thoughts over time....
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