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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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Long-Term Care Planning in Orange County, California
According to Eldercare.acl.gov, almost two-thirds of Americans will, at some point in their lives, need assistance with activities of...
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Paperwork After Death: What Should You Do After Someone Dies?
Even if you see it coming, the death of a loved one is one of the most stressful and painful events a person can go through. And that...
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Cooking & Caregiving - 4 Healthy and Easy to Make, Store, and Share Meal Ideas
Nourishing both yourself and the loved one in your care is much easier said than done. Creating wholesome, easy-to-make meals can be a...
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Prioritizing Yourself as a Caregiver: How and Why You Should Take Care of Yourself Too
As a caregiver, you know all too well how hard it is to say “no” to requests that you know are needed. So when someone asks for...
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Early Indicators: Is It Dementia? 8 Signs Something May Be Wrong
You may have noticed over the holiday season when you gathered with your family for the first time in a while that a loved one may be...
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Humor in Caregiving
There are a lot of funny moments that can happen while you’re providing care to a loved one in your life. While nothing is funny about...
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Empowering Caregivers: Mastering Mobility Techniques for Your Loved One's Health
As a family caregiver, you play an invaluable role in your loved one’s health outcomes. Almost no caregiver receives training before...
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Fitting in Fitness: Prioritizing Wellness as a Family Caregiver
When a loved one faces health challenges (whether acute or chronic), family caregivers take on the unpaid responsibility of providing...
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Navigating Care Choices: Understanding Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care
The responsibility of caring for a loved one comes with many decisions, which may include the choice between home health care, hospice...
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Navigating Resentment as a Family Caregiver: How You Can Find Balance and Support
Resentment is a natural, but complicated and confusing emotion for family caregivers. Click here to learn some practical coping strategies.
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7 Ways Caregivers Can Relax: Tips and Tools for Family Caregivers
Balancing caregiving responsibilities with your own well-being can be challenging, to say the least. But it's important to remember that...
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How to Administer Medicine: A 5-Step Family Caregiver’s Guide to Medication
As a caregiver, you play a critical role in your loved one(s)’ well-being, and that is never more literal than when it comes to...
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What is hospice? How do I know if it's time for hospice?
Hospice care is a specialized approach to end-of-life care that focuses on compassion, providing comfort, dignity, and support to...
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Why Professional Support is Important and How to Know When You Need It
Caregiving can be incredibly demanding, both physically and emotionally. As a caregiver, you shoulder the responsibility of caring for a...
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10 of the Best Podcasts for Family Caregivers
You may not know anyone in your real life who understands the experiences, emotions, and day-to-day struggle of family caregiving. If...
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