Caregiving is a public health issue affecting millions of lives. Between 2011 and 2022, the number of family caregivers jumped from 18.2 million to 24.1 million. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects that the need for family caregivers will continue to grow as the US older adult population increases. 

Caregivers provide support to an ailing or aging person by meeting their needs. While caring for another may be fulfilling, it can also take a toll on a caregiver’s health and well-being. Caregiver stress is common, but it does not mean that you cannot manage and control it. 

Giving care is more than just helping; it's providing individualized support. Key concepts in this area are ISPs (individual service plans) and IPPs (individual program plans), which provide tailored objectives, supports, and services while guaranteeing coordinated care across contexts and providers. This blog examines their role in fostering person-centered, tailored care to improve quality of life and freedom in caregiving.

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Psychosis is not easy and is challenging for the person going through it, as well as their loved ones who are providing them support. Whether you are a concerned family member, friend, or caregiver, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to better understand psychosis and support your loved one on their journey towards recovery

Direct support professionals play an essential role in assisting people with disabilities to live meaningful lives. As such, it is imperative for DSPs to understand and adhere to their moral and ethical obligations towards the people they support.

Explore the basics of Down syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects physical and intellectual development. Learn about its causes, symptoms, risk factors, and ways to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Understanding Autism and its nature is important in order to know how to take care of someone with the disorder. With the right support and resources, individuals with autism can lead fulfilling and successful lives.

Getting your patient to take their medicine is not an easy task. Help make your patient take their medicine by talking to them, easing the taste, keeping a medicine calendar, easing side-effects, and providing education.

Self-care is a critical aspect of being a caregiver that is often neglected. It’s important to remember that taking care of yourself is not only necessary for your own well-being, but it is also necessary for you to be able to effectively care for others

Do you know what to do in an emergency? Learn first aid basics so you can help care for loved ones or coworkers in a crisis.

Part of our mission is to help impact areas by preserving existing programs in California to reduce the shortage in housing individuals in need of care and supervision. Through workforce readiness and caregiver training, we can respond directly through scheduled training. Through Cal Care Jobs our goal is to raise awareness of job openings for our care provider members.

The Good Samaritan laws that govern the use of EpiPen auto-injectors which are prescribed by licensed health care professionals in Civil Code section 1714.23(b)(1) and Health and Safety Code (HSC) section 1797.197a., allow a licensee of an adult or senior care facility to use a lawfully prescribed EpiPen auto-injector on a client or resident who is suffering or reasonably believed to be suffering from anaphylaxis.