Caregiver Resource Page
Am I a Caregiver?
The term caregiver refers to anyone who provides physical, emotional, financial, or logistical support to someone with a disabling condition. It is important for them to know about the free resources available to support! Find out if you are a caregiver by taking the quiz HERE.
Programs and Advocacy for Older Adults (60+) and Adults with Disabilities
The mission of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is to provide leadership, services and advocacy to promote the dignity, independence and quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities and their caregivers. Click HERE for more information.
The California Department of Aging administers the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP), funded by the federal Older Americans Act (OAA), through contracts with the network of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). Click HERE for more information.
Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center
Click HERE for more information
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center: Counties served: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma
Website: www.redwoodcrc.org | Phone # (800) 834-1636
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This website offers great information on Caregiving
How to Make a Home Safe for Your Aging Parent
Changes to accommodate your loved one
Caring For a Loved One at Home
Tips for helping an older family member age in place
How to Assess When an Older Adult Requires Caregiving
Assess the need for more day-to-day support
Impact on Employers
(Resourced from highlighted sources)The economic impact of caregiving on employers can be summed up in three words: employment, absenteeism, and productivity. More than 80 percent of employees with caregiving responsibilities outside of the workplace reports that their caregiving duties affected their productivity at work. Unplanned absences, late arrival to work, or needing to leave work early are three behaviors that not only hinder career advancement but also workplace productivity. When caregivers are able to come to work, they may be distracted or have issues with presenteeism. Read More
Local Support Groups
Russian River Caregiver's Support Group
Russian River Senior Center | 16390 Main St in Guerneville
Maisie Hak, ASW Facilitator
Contact: mxn@redwoodcrc.org707-542-0282 ext.103
Every 2nd Thursday 1pm – 3 pm, Drop- in
California Caregiver Resource Centers
Founded in 1984, the California Caregiver Resource Centers are a network of 11 centers throughout California which serve family caregivers who are providing support for someone affected by chronic and debilitating health conditions including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular diseases (such as stroke or aneurysms), degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury (TBI), among many others.
Website Link: caregivercalifornia.org/find-your-local-center
New to Caregiving? What's Next?
CareNav™
CareNav™ is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
Caregiving in the U.S. 2020
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP present Caregiving in the U.S. 2020!
This report is the most recent update to our trended research series, Caregiving in the U.S., conducted roughly every five years. The 2020 update reveals an increase in the number of family caregivers in the United States of 9.5 million from 2015 to 2020. Family caregivers now encompass more than one in five Americans. Read More
We can help each other
Help your employees to know resources are available by visiting our Caregiver Resource Page (always being updated)
Join us by designing programs to alleviate caregiver burn-out.
Help us reduce employee stress that will help you increase productivity.