06 Jul Stress‐Busting Program
SBP is an evidence based program aimed at helping family caregivers who are caring for a person with dementia or chronic illness(es)....
FCSC News
29 Jun Marriage Equality Decision: Some Should Take Immediate Action to Apply for Federal Benefits
PEOPLE WHOSE EARLIER MARRIAGE TO A PERSON OF THE SAME SEX MAY NOW BE ELIGIBLE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY SPOUSAL OR WIDOW’S BENEFITS AND SHOULD APPLY. ...
26 Jun FCSC Family Caregiver Checklist
Stepping into the role of being a family caregiver is often met with an overwhelming amount of questions: Where do I start to look for information? What are my options? Where do I go for resources? How do I cope with caregiver stress? What are legal issues surrounding caregiving? The USC Family Caregiver Support Center has developed a Family Caregiver Checklist...
11 Jun STATE BUDGET ACTION ALERT (LAST CHANCE!)
LAST CHANCE TO URGE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS TO KEEP $3 MILLION IN THE BUDGET ...
02 Jun You are Invited to the AAAE CCI Talk Show!
Advocates for African American Elders (AAAE) & Expo Center/Ahmanson Senior Center Invite you to get your questions answered about the Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI)...
30 May STATE BUDGET ACTION ALERT
LEGISLATURE APPOINTS BUDGET CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS BEGIN MONDAY, JUNE 1 URGENT ACTION NEEDED TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY PROPOSAL FOR INCLUSION OF $3.8M TO RESTORE FUNDING TO THE CRCS The near-final stage of the state budget process has arrived, with the State Senate and Assembly announcing the appointment of six members to...
20 May Action Alert: Next Step to Restore CRC Funding
YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED! California's Caregiver Resource Centers have seen a 74% cut in funding since 2009! Budget Committees and Sub-committees will be meeting this week and now is the time to FAX letters to express your support for restored funding. A sample letter to Senator...
01 May PBS Documentary: “Caring for Mom & Dad”
PBS will premiere a new documentary on caregiving, "Caring for Mom & Dad" on May 7th (check local listings for times). The documentary seeks to answer the questions of caregiving and explore the everyday emotional, health, and financial challenges that caregivers face. Narrated by Meryl Streep,...
09 Apr USC Caregiver Study
Are you a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia? Your input is needed to identify the best ways to educate families about the challenges of elder care. There’s no question that caregiving for a spouse or parent with dementia is...
09 Dec USC News: Staying calm is a key for caregivers
USC conference offers the basics on assisting an elderly or disabled family member. Local community members learned more about taking care of both loved ones and themselves during the 15th annual Caregivers Are Learning More Conference and Resource Fair at the USC Davis School of Gerontology. View...