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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.

Browse our articles below to find important information on caregiving, disease-specific information, and policy updates.

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4 Fantastic Books for Caregivers: Our Reading Recommendations

Anyone who has spent any amount of time caring for an elderly relative or friend knows that it can be both a challenging and rewarding...

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Alzheimer's Research Studies: 4 Reasons You Should Get Involved

It can be difficult to know what's best for your loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Some days, you may feel like you're doing everything...

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What Causes Caregiver Stress? 7 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers

The role of caregiver can be both emotionally and physically taxing. According to the NIH, caregivers undergo chronic stress, which can...

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What is Memory Care: 4 Signs it’s Time to Consider a Memory Care Facility

As our loved ones age, it's natural to want to do everything we can to make sure they're comfortable and well cared for. For most...

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Aging in Place vs. Assisted Living: What's the Best Choice for Seniors in Orange County?

Caring for a loved one as they age is challenging. It can be difficult to balance your own needs and the needs of an aging family member,...

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8 Ideas: Activities, Games, Music for people with Dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia is incredibly challenging on all fronts. If your loved one has been diagnosed or is showing early...

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What Should Family Caregivers Bring to a Doctor's Appointment? 6 Things to Bring

As a caregiver, you will likely need to accompany your loved one to see his or her doctor from time to time. These appointments can be a...

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Free Resources and Support for Family Caregivers

Family caregivers are the often forgotten backbone of the American healthcare system. According to AARP, over 20% of adults have provided...

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6 Long-distance Caregiving Tips for Peace of Mind

Caring for a loved one at a distance can be incredibly difficult. Of the tens of millions of Americans that provide care on an annual...

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9 Early Warning Signs of Dementia and Next Steps You Should Take

The holiday season is a common time of year to discover worrying signs of dementia in loved ones we don’t regularly see. It may be the...

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Formal vs. Informal Caregivers: How to Decide Who and When to Hire

A caregiver is any person who provides care to another. There are both formal and informal caregivers that fit this description. A formal...

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Caregiving Strategies - How to Approach Becoming a Caregiver

For many, becoming a caregiver is a gradual process. It may start small–a few extra trips to visit your parents to help them with small...

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What are the Typical Daily Tasks of a Family Caregiver?

Family caregivers come in all shapes and sizes. Many of us, at some point in our lives, will become a caregiver for someone we love....

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Caregiving Burnout: Causes and Prevention Tools

Caregiver burnout can feel like hitting a wall. It is a severe state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion–an ultimate result of...

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Who is Considered a Caregiver? Caregiver Statistics and Demographics

At some point in your life, you are likely to either become or need a caregiver. One in five adults in the United States is currently (or...

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