California Resources
Caregiver Resources
- Alameda County Social Services Agency – Provides services and resources for older adults, senior information and assistance.Covers Alameda County, which includes cities such as Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, and Alameda.
- California Department of Social Services, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program - Provides daily living activity services such as bathing, grooming and dressing; assistance with chores, support with basic health-related tasks such as administering medications or monitoring health conditions, help with getting to medical appointments and running errands, and temporary relief for family caregivers. They provide care across all of California.
- California Association of Area Agencies on Aging – Provides information regarding services to Family Caregivers, including counseling, training, and respite care. They provide care across all of California.
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) – Provides fact sheets in different languages, these fact sheets include Nursing home information, residential care, community care retirement communities, Medi-Cal/estate planning, Elder Abuse, CANHR’s Guide to Reverse Mortgage Alternatives, Home and Community Based Services Programs (HCBS), Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), Legal Issues and other resources. They provide care across all of California.
- California Caregiver Resource Center – Provides videos, podcasts, classes, caregiver spotlights, and caregiver stories. They provide care across all of California.
- California Association for Adult Day Services - Provides advocacy, training and education this includes best practices in caregiving, management, and operational issues. Networking opportunities, resources and support, and certification programs. This is a non-profit organization that advocates for and supports adult day service providers in California
- Chico State Enterprises Passage – Provides resources for caregivers and older adults to lead healthier, happier, and more rewarding lives by providing and supporting the critical services and community resources they need. Primarily serves the Chico area and surrounding regions in Northern California.
- Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center – Provides in-person and online support groups for caregivers. Covers Northern California, including counties like Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Sierra, and others in the area.
- Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center – Provides information and referral, family consultation, education, support groups, and legal consultation. Serves San Diego County, including cities like San Diego, Chula Vista, and Escondido.
- Family Caregiver Alliance – Provides Information, resources, and support to family caregivers through online resources, webinars, and local programs. They provide care across all of California.
- Institute on Aging – Provides short-term financial assistance to help relieve caregiver burden. Primarily serves the Bay Area in Northern California, including cities like San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin.
- La Casa Adult Day Health Center – Provides well-being for caregivers and offers a range of wellness and leisure services. Serves the Los Angeles area, specifically in and around the San Fernando Valley.
- Redwood Caregiver Resource Center – Provides Caregiver service, support groups, and events.Covers the North Bay region, including counties like Sonoma, Napa, Marin, and Mendocino.
- The Sandwich Club – Provides emotional support, advice and resources, care opportunities, and social connection. Primarily serves the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Valley Caregiver Resource Center, OASIS – Provides resources for caregivers to help families and communities master the challenges of caring for adults with brain-impaired conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, Parkinson’s, and traumatic brain injury. Serves the Central Valley area, including cities like Fresno, Modesto, and Stockton, and other surrounding regions.
Dementia Resources
- Alzheimer Association, California – Provides information about the Alzheimer Association office in your county, educational programs, and resources for caregivers.
- Brain Health Toolkit – Provides information on brain health, including factors that influence cognitive function and tips for maintaining mental sharpness. It gives recommendations for diet, exercise, social engagement, and mental activities that can support brain health.
- CA Department of Public Health, Take on Alzheimer’s – Provides resources to assist caregivers, including tips for managing daily challenges, coping strategies, and access to respite care.
- CA Department of Public Health, Alzheimer’s Disease Resources for Caregivers, Families, Community Partners, and Health Professionals – Provides information and education, support services, training, community resources, and research.
California Alzheimer's Disease Center
- Standford Medicine - VA Alzheimer's Center at Palo Alto – Provides team specialists, including neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, provide comprehensive care, raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease, and promote healthy aging within the community.
- UCSF Fresno Alzheimer and Memory Center – Provides a range of services focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and research of Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders.
- UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences San Francisco - Memory and Aging Center – Provides in-depth assessments of cognitive issues, specialized treatment, and management plans for patients with memory and cognitive disorders based on people's needs.
- UC Davis Health - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Sacramento and East Bay – Provides patient care, diagnostic and support services, community outreach, training, and education.
National Resources
Policy & Advocacy
- Act on RAISE – A campaign for Action on the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
- Administration for Community Living, National Caregiver Support Collaborative – A multifaceted initiative to increase the recognition, support, and inclusion of family, kin, and tribal caregivers across the country, resulting in measurable improvements in the capacity of the network to assess caregiver needs, provide supportive services, collect data, and — most importantly — support the well-being of caregivers and the people receiving care.
- American Society on Aging – The largest multidisciplinary association in aging, with a diverse membership of more than 5,2000 across the United States.
- Caring Across Generations – Uniting a powerful coalition across millions and working to build real, helpful, thoughtful care systems.
- California Coalition on Family Caregiving – Provides support in identifying care options, allowing caregivers to take breaks while ensuring people living with dementia receive quality care, and organizing workshops and community events focused on caregiver well-being, self-care strategies, and dementia awareness. They provide care across all of California.
- CA Governor's Alzheimer's Prevention & Preparedness Task Force – Provides strategic recommendations for improving care, increasing awareness, and enhancing support for individuals and families affected by dementia diseases and addressing challenges posed by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
- Grantmakers in Aging – Provides access to support services, funding for research, caregiver resources, and holistic wellness programs.
- National Council on Aging – Delivers the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security.
- Justice in Aging, Resource Library – Provides resources library that focus on issues related to aging, including dementia.
- PHI and National Alliance for Caregiving, Together in Care – Empowers direct care workers and family caregivers in providing care and support to older adults and people with disabilities.
- Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers – Reimagings how to support family caregivers so they can do more than just try to keep up -- they can thrive.
- The People Say – A qualitative research platform featuring data from over 100 hours of interviews with older adults talking about their lives and the policy issues most important to them.
Caregiver Resources
- Caregiver Nation Network – Provides opportunities for caregivers to connect with one another, sharing experience, advice, and emotional support, and they also offer access to information and training on dementia care.
- Creating and Advancing Caregiving Research and Evidence (CARE) – Provides materials such as policy recommendations issues in dementia care and promote better support for caregivers.
- Eldercare Locator – Provides a nationwide directory that helps families find local services for older adults, including dementia-specific care providers, support groups, and care options.
- Family Caregiver Alliance, Caregiver Resources – Provides educational materials regarding understanding dementia, communication strategies, managing challenging behaviors, and self-care tips for caregivers.
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement, My Health Checklist – Provides tools designed to help caregivers and healthcare providers assess the needs of individuals with dementia and comprehensive care planning, and strategies for managing symptoms and enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia.
- John A. Hartford Foundation, Age-Friendly Resources for Caregivers – Provides improving care for older adults with dementia, through various age-friendly resources for caregivers.
- PHI, Matching Services Registries – Provides platforms that connect families with trained and qualified caregivers who specialize in dementia care, making it easier to find appropriate support.
Dementia Resources
- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) – Provides various resources such as information articles, caregiver support, financial and legal guidance, community programs, webinars, and workshops.
- Alzheimer Association – Provides educational materials, caregiver support, and a 24/7 helpline that offers information, support, and guidance; a local chapter that offers support groups, educational programs and community events, research updates, tools, and resources for developing care plans; and various online resources such as webinars, podcasts, and articles.
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging – Provides podcasts and videos, articles, and reports on aging and Healthy Brain Resource Center.
- Alzheimer Foundation of America – Provides caregiver support, educational programs, and a helpline for those caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
- Cognability – Provides educational programs such as workshops and seminars to educate caregivers, and healthcare professionals related to cognitive health and dementia, and consultation services such as professional guidance for individuals and families navigating dementia care.
- Dementia Friendly America – Provides educational materials and training for caregivers, offers helplines and local services for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, and dementia awareness events.
- Kickstart Asses Evaluate Refer (KAER) Toolkit – Provides evaluation guidelines for evaluating the severity of dementia symptoms and determining appropriate interventions, and referral resources to appropriate services.
- National Alzheimer and Dementia Resource Center – Provides local and national resources, including service providers, support groups and educational programs.
- National Institute on Aging, Life With Dementia – Provides meaningful activities and ways to engage individuals with dementia in daily life, information about research and clinical trials related to dementia, and connection to other organizations and resources for additional support and information.