This blog provides practical coping mechanisms and professional guidance to help you enhance your patient’s quality of life and alleviate caregiver obligations. Our blog offers valuable tips and tools to manage Alzheimer's disease with compassion and resilience, whether you're caring for a loved one or yourself.

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.

With the help of our indispensable summer readiness training guide, get ready for a safer summer ahead. This practical tutorial, scheduled for August 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., addresses essential subjects such as preventing wildfires, preparing for evacuations, and assembling emergency kits specific to summertime dangers. Learn how to efficiently handle and reduce summer emergencies using the tools and resources provided, regardless of your experience level with seasonal preparedness.

As we age, medication becomes a vital part of our health management. However, it's crucial to recognize that it can also bring about risks. This blog explores the potential side effects of popular medications for seniors, providing valuable tips and insights to reduce these risks. Seniors and their caregivers significantly promote overall well-being by making informed decisions and staying well-informed about these issues.

Whether a loved one needs to transition into residential care is a significant one that requires careful consideration. This blog examines five crucial indicators that your loved one may need residential care. By identifying these indicators, you can make this critical choice with compassion and clarity, knowing that it can enhance their safety, well-being, and standard of living.

Health problems and altered sleep patterns might make sleeping harder as we age. To retain their health and well-being, elders must comprehend these changes and implement practical methods. In this blog, we'll look at common sleep issues that affect seniors and provide valuable and achievable advice on how to get a better night's sleep.

Preventive health screenings are crucial to maintaining our well-being and quality of life as we age. They are not just about early diagnosis but about providing seniors with the knowledge they need to make informed healthcare decisions. This blog is a valuable resource on senior-specific preventive screenings, offering guidance on tests to consider, their importance, and strategies for proactive health management.

In recent years, California has experienced a significant increase in the frequency and intensity of wildfires. California almost always tops the list of states with the most wildfires, this is primarily due to their climate. Wildfires have caused thousands of acres to be burned resulting in loss of homes, destruction of the ecosystem, and many more. Ca Care Association recognizes these risks and the effects of wildfires in California, hence why we are conducting free online Wildfire Preparedness Training for everyone. This blog will give you a brief idea about wildfire preparedness and what you can learn from our upcoming training.

Along with physical and legal obstacles, LGBTQIA+ seniors in senior homes experience discrimination, loneliness, and a lack of support. Our next webinar, Caregiving Fundamentals Training, will teach caregivers the tools they need to offer inclusive care. Featuring prominent advocates Vincent Rodriquez III and Dr. Angelica Cortez, who specializes in mental health services for LGBTQIA+ people, the webinar will explore safe spaces, issues facing the community, and promoting inclusivity. Help us create a more welcoming world by joining us.

Join us for a special Pride Month Educational Zoom Webinar titled "Out & Well: Creating Safe and Inclusive Communities" on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. This free event is designed to promote understanding, inclusion, and safety for LGBTQIA+ individuals in various communities, particularly in long-term care settings.

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In order to continue our mission, we thrive on the generosity and support of our community and partners. Today, we are thrilled to introduce Magnificare LLC as our new Advocate Partner, they are helping us in advancing our mission to enhance the quality of care in California's home and community-based programs. Magnificare LLC is a values-driven home care organization deeply committed to a family-centric approach to caregiving.

A business mixer, investment, and tax briefing event was held in the Sierra Room of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts last April 19, 2024. The event’s purpose was to encourage business owners and organizations to invest in the Philippines now. Many dignitaries, community leaders, and business owners attended, and the Philippine consulate general of Los Angeles was also present.

Disney Kababayan, an organization under SoCal Filipinos hosted another successful Filipino Weekend at Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California. The weekend-long event spanned from April 19 to April 21, 2024,. The purpose of the event was to gather Filipino-Americans in California and enjoy a great weekend with the community through activities in Disneyland. 

Ca Care Association is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities and expertise of caregivers through ongoing education and support. As part of this commitment, we recognize the critical role that mental health awareness plays in the caregiving process. Our upcoming mental health training session is designed to equip caregivers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively support both their own well-being and that of those they care for.

In a pivotal development that highlights the persistent challenges of workplace discrimination, BaronHR LLC, a staffing firm based in Anaheim, has consented to a $2.2 million payout to resolve allegations of discriminatory hiring practices. This settlement, initiated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), casts a spotlight on prevalent issues of racial, gender, and disability discrimination within the recruitment arena, especially in sectors characterized by low wages.

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To seniors unfamiliar with using social media, this means limited communication with friends, family, and the wider community. Thankfully social media is easy to learn and navigate. This blog will provide a guide to equip seniors with the knowledge and confidence to navigate social media platforms.

Falls are the leading cause of injury and death caused by injury in people ages 65+. This makes it necessary for caregivers and older adults to take precautions that would minimize the risk of falls as much as possible. In 2019, a Chinese tech company introduced wearable airbag technology that would immediately inflate when it detects a motion or angle of fall. This blog will discuss this amazing technology citing its benefits, pros, cons, and how it is used.

Many seniors find themselves facing digestive issues that can significantly impact their quality of life, from bloating and constipation to more serious conditions. For those suffering from gut discomforts, and those who want to avoid them, eating proper and healthy foods good for gut health is one of the solutions. Probiotic-rich foods are one of the essential components to be incorporated into the diet.

The city of Los Angeles will get nearly $60 million in long-awaited federal reimbursements from FEMA for costs spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic – part of a larger package worth more than $300 million coming to the L.A. area, officials announced Tuesday, Feb. 27.