How can we support a family caregiver? Through thoughtful acts of kindness, we can make a meaningful difference and be a source of encouragement in...

Any caregiver with siblings may have experienced their share of conflict when it comes to caring for an elderly parent with medical needs. Common conflicts are...

Family caregivers in California and other states provided about $470 billion in unpaid care in 2013, according to a study by AARP, CNBC reports. The estimate was based on caregivers providing an average of 18 hours of care per week valued at about $12.51 per hour. The value was calculated using median home health aide… Continue reading Study: Calif. Caregivers Provided $57B in Unpaid Care in 2013

Parents of a tube-fed child report that the social/emotional issues they deal with daily can be more taxing  than the medical complications of tube feeding.

Family caregivers are very busy people–so busy at times, that important things such as nutrition and adequate sleep often get put on the back burner. Many caregivers often feel overwhelmed and tired and don’t take enough time to eat right. The best way for caregivers to increase their strength and energy levels for their busy… Continue reading Nutrition Tips for Busy Caregivers

By Karen M. Wyatt, M.D., for The Huffington Post The National Alliance for Caregiving estimates that each year 65.7 million Americans, or 29% of the adult population, provide care for an ill or disabled relative in their home. Furthermore, these family caregivers spend an average of 20 hours per week fulfilling the needs of their loved ones,… Continue reading Tips for Staying Healthy While Being a Caregiver for Someone Else

By the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services Janet Barker could write a book about being a caregiver. Barker spent 13 years taking care of her mother, evolving from tracking her mother’s medications to living with her in a senior housing setting. Along with a sister, she now helps care for her 95-year-old aunt.… Continue reading Respite Care: Caring for the Caregivers

Family caregivers work hard every day to take care of their loved ones, and November is the month when we specifically recognize their contributions. Texas is one of the states that recognized this important month. Below, you’ll find Governor Rick Perry’s proclamation for Family Caregivers Month in 2014:

2nd Annual Readers' Choice Contest Winner Spotlight | "What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?" Story by Alice R., Caregiver for her grandkids with autism.

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is sponsoring a Caregiver Resource Day on May 12, 2012.  This educational event is designed for family caregivers to provide the information and support they need on the latest topics affecting today’s aging population. Featured topics and guest speakers: The Latest Research in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease presented by Helena Chang Chui, MD,… Continue reading Caregiver Resource Day at SCV Senior Center Santa Clarita, CA