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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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Legal Planning for Incapacity: Part 2
When a loved one is diagnosed with a progressive and debilitating illness, it is devastating, both for the individual and the family that...
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Effects of Sleep Deprivation on a Stressed-out Caregiver
It may sound unrealistic to think about getting a full 8 hours of sleep each night as you juggle the responsibilities of life, work, and...
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Understanding anxiety and depression in seniors
Over 2 million (of the 34 million) adults over the age of 65 suffer from some form of depression. (Source.) Depression and anxiety are...
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How to Tell if Aging in Place Is an Option
As we get older, most of us have a dream of aging in place - i.e. staying in our familiar homes and environments to live out our days as...
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How to Create a Care Plan
Becoming a family caregiver is a notoriously difficult task. This role’s challenges are largely due to the nature of caregiving -...
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What is the Conversation Project?
The Conversation Project is an initiative of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement to initiate discussion and improve the quality of...
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20 Practical Tips for Finding Residential Care
There may come a time in your caregiving journey that the most loving and care-conscious choice for your loved one is to find residential...
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Glossary of Terms: Legal Planning for Incapacity
Facing a disabling health condition is a terrifying prospect - one that raises a lot of (often overwhelming) questions. Not the least of...
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Balancing Work and Elder Care: How to Find Help
Nearly one in six adults participating full-time in the workforce provide unpaid care for a loved one. (Gallup-Healthways Well-Being...
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Caregiving with Siblings
If your parents need help to maintain independence, it can be both a source of stress relief and a stressor to have siblings. The...
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Community Care Options
As a family caregiver, you have a lot on your plate. There are endless daily tasks you could be responsible for, from bathing, dressing,...
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Finding an Attorney for Estate Planning
Before you or a loved one is faced with a life-limiting illness or cognitive impairment, it is important to work through the process of...
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Controlling Frustration for Caregivers
While the experience of caregiving is rewarding in many ways, there is no denying that the day-to-day task load is often incredibly...
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Making a Rest and Renew Activity List
Most caregivers do an outstanding job of caring for their loved one. However, many of them do not take any time for themselves to relax...
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Holding a Family Meeting
When a loved one becomes sick or ages to the point of needing care, their loved ones will need to develop a care strategy. This strategy...
4 min read
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