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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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Senior Living Communities: 7 Things to Consider When Deciding Where to Place Your Loved One
Caring for loved ones is a rewarding yet often incredibly challenging responsibility. As a family caregiver, you work hard to ensure...
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Understanding the Difference: Medi-Cal vs. Medicare for Family Caregivers in Southern California
As a family caregiver in Southern California, you play a key role in supporting your loved ones. When navigating healthcare options, you...
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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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18+ Technology Tools for Family Caregivers: Helping the Helpers
The role of technology in caregiving has become increasingly significant, offering valuable support to family caregivers, and the loved...
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Putting the Brakes on Elderly Driving: A Guide to Keeping Your Loved One Safe
As a family caregiver, you recognize the importance of keeping your loved one safe. You spend a lot of time focused on ensuring their...
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Unlocking Peace: Essential Strategies for Handling Angry and Agitated Behavior Related to Dementia
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging experience, particularly when dealing with angry or agitated behavior. As a...
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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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How to Navigate Challenging Emotions after Caregiving Ends: 5 Strategies
You’ve spent the last several months to several years caring for your loved one. And as all things do, your time as a family caregiver...
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Incontinence: Causes, Products, and Behavior Management Strategies
Understanding the causes of incontinence and how to recognize when it's happening When going through dementia, your loved one’s body goes...
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Tips for Helping a Loved One with Hoarding Disorder Declutter Their Home with Empathy
Every family caregiver faces a unique set of challenges. An often misunderstood and particularly difficult example is hoarding behavior....
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Navigating Guilt as a Caregiver
Caregiver guilt is an emotion experienced by family caregivers when they feel like they are not doing enough to provide care for their...
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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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Managing the Cost of Caregiving In California: Resources and Tips
Caregiving is an incredibly important and often overlooked role. It involves providing emotional, physical, and financial support to an...
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What is a Care Manager and How Can I Better Manage My Loved One's Care?
As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for coordinating the care of a loved one who is ill, aging, or has a disability. This can...
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Behavior Management Strategies: How to Communicate with a Loved One with Dementia
Behavior management can be a challenging aspect of caring for a loved one with dementia, as the condition can cause changes in behavior...
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