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Caregiver support

Caregivers - Helpful Tools & Tips | California Department of Aging - State of California

Family Caregivers - Family Caregiving

Caregiver Stress Try_This_General_Assessment_14.pdf (hign.org)

Caregiver Uniform Assessment Tool https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/legacy/pdfs/tk_california_assessment_tool.pdf

called-to-care-booklet.pdf (hopkinsmedicine.org)

CredibleMind | Caregiving

California Caregivers | EMS (ethnicmediaservices.org)

Kat McGowan

Bradley Cooper in Production for "Caregiving" - Well Beings

Tax Tips and Deductions for Family Caregivers

The Social Science of Caregiving | American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Edgewood Center for Children & Family Kinship Support Network https://edgewood.org/kinship-support/

 

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) Bay Area Caregiver Center https://www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/bay-area-caregiver-center/ provides assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers; services to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments (e.g., Parkinson’s, stroke, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia). 101 Montgomery St., Ste 2150 SF 94104; 415-434-3388. https://www.sfhsa.org/services/care-support/family-caregiver-support-program

https://www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/services-by-state/california/?state=national

Best Programs for Caregiving (BPC, online directory of top-rated dementia caregiving programs) https://bpc.caregiver.org/caregivers/programs

Announcing Best Programs for Caregiving - Family Caregiver Alliance 

 

Zen Caregiving Project https://zencaregiving.org/resources/

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The ABCs of Respite | ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center (archrespite.org)

Time for Living and Caring: Making Respite Services Work for You! | ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center (archrespite.org)

https://archrespite.org/caregiver-resources/respitelocator/

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/respite-care-plan.html

What Is Adult Day Care and How Can it Help Caregivers? (aarp.org)

Respite Care - Geriatrics and Extended Care (va.gov)

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Respite – Day Programs

Adult Day Health Centers (ADHC) - see Health

CA Association of Adult Day Services https://caads.org/caregiver-resources/caregiver-resources.html

 

Social Day Programs https://www.sfhsa.org/services/connection-community/adult-day-programs

Catholic Charities Adult Day https://catholiccharitiessf.org/adult-day-services-san-francisco/

50 Broad St., SF 94112, 415-452-3500

Kimochi Adult Day Program https://www.kimochi-inc.org/adult-day-program 1531 Sutter St., SF 94109, 415-922-9972

Openhouse + On Lok Community Day Services https://onlok.org/lgbtq-senior-care/ 75 Laguna St., SF 94102, 415-292-8302

Self-Help for the Elderly Adult Day https://www.selfhelpelderly.org/our-services/health-and-home-care/senior-care/adult-day-services 408 22nd Ave., SF 94121, 415-677-7556

 

Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Centers (ADCRC) 

https://www.sfhsa.org/services/connection-community/alzheimer-day-care-resource-centers

Catholic Charities ADCRC https://catholiccharitiessf.org/adult-day-services-san-francisco/ 50 Broad St., SF 94112, 415-452-3500.

Institute on Aging Enrichment Center at the Presidio https://www.ioaging.org/enrichment-center-presidio/ 386 Arguello Blvd., SF 94129, 415-750-4111.
Self-Help for the Elderly Adult Day Care https://www.selfhelpelderly.org/our-services/health-and-home-care/senior-care/alzheimers-care 408 22nd Ave., SF 94121, 415-677-7556.

SteppingStone ADCRC at Mission Creek https://www.steppingstonehealth.org/alzheimers-center/ 930 4th St., SF 94158, 415-974-6784.

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Alzheimer’s Association Northern California 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 https://www.alz.org/norcal

CompanIOA https://www.ioaging.org/companioa provides coaching, case management, home care, Enrichment Center at the Presidio

CPMC Ray Dolby Brain Health Center https://www.sutterhealth.org/cpmc/services/alzheimers-brain-health/ray-dolby-brain-health-center

JFCS Center for Dementia Care https://www.jfcs.org/find-help/seniors/center-for-dementia-care/

https://seniorsathome.jfcs.org/dementia-care/center-for-dementia-care-caregiver-resource-library/

Ruth’s Table Memory Café: Dementia Friendly Art + Conversation https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/memory-cafe monthly gathering (4th Tue. 1-3 pm) for people experiencing mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers. Program includes in-gallery exhibition tours and art-based activities in engaging, supportive environment that encourages social interaction, conversation, and freedom of self-expression. 3160 21st St., SF 94110, 415-642-1000

UCSF Memory & Aging Center https://memory.ucsf.edu/

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Caregiver Support Groups 

Caregiver Teleconnection https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support/caregiver-teleconnection/ 1-866-390-6491 or email caregiverteleconnection@wellmed.net 

one-hour conference calls, at no cost, cover related to the care you provide to your loved one; get expert advice, ask questions and talk to other people who are also providing care.

enABLE Champions of Chaos peer support virtual gathering. Wed. at 12 noon. 

https://enablegcm.com/how-it-works/champions/

Institute On Aging - Enrichment Center in the Presidio, 386 Moraga Ave., SF 94129. Dementia support.

1st Saturday, 10am-12:30pm & 4th Thursday, 10am-11:30am. On-site respite may be available for loved one while you attend Thursday support group meeting. Contact Alexandra Kaplan at akaplan@ioaging.org or 415-298-8744.

JFCS Seniors at Home (Peer-led, Professional facilitated) https://seniorsathome.jfcs.org/events/ 

Kimochi Family Caregiver Support Group Contact Kimochi Social Services, 1715 Buchanan St, SF 94115, 415-931-2275. https://www.kimochi-inc.org/social-services-and-family-caregiver-support 

Self-Help for the Elderly Caregiver Support 415-677-7584 https://www.selfhelpelderly.org/our-services/social-services/caregiver-support-services

UCSF Memory & Aging Disorders Support Groups (FTD Caregiver, FTD Telephone, Living with Dementia Caregiver, Early-Onset Alzheimer's)

  • UCSF Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Caregiver Support Group. 2nd Thurs., 12:30-2 pm, Sandler Neurosciences Center, 675 Nelson Rising Lane, Room NS-130/NS-140, SF. Contact: Joanne Robinson-Teran, (415) 353-8163 or Joanne.RobinsonTeran@ucsf.edu. Please call for up-to-date schedule and information.

  • UCSF Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Telephone Support Group serves adult children of FTD patients.  3rd Thurs., 5-6:30 pm.  For call-in number, Contact: Jamie Fong, (415) 476-8613 or jamie.fong@ucsf.edu

  • UCSF Living With Dementia Caregiver Support Group.  2nd & 4th Tues., 6-7:30 pm. Contact: Sarah Dulaney at sarah.dulaney@ucsf.edu or (415) 353-4049 or Alzheimer's Association at (800) 272-3900

  • UCSF Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Support Groups. 2x a month. UCSF Memory and Aging Center, 1500 Owens St., Third Floor, SF. Contact: Catherine Wang, Catherine.Wang@ucsf.edu or (415) 353-3014

https://www.ucsfhealth.org/services/memory-and-aging-disorders-support-groups

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Caregiver Respite Grants

DAS Temporary Caregiver Respite Support for in-home care and Adult Day Program services. 25 hr increments, up to 100 hrs/year. Eligibility: SF resident age 18+ provide unpaid in-home care to SF adult age 18+ with disability, or age 60+. Contact IOA at 415-750-4111 for prescreening. https://www.ioaging.org/services/temporary-respite-caregiver-support/

Family Caregiver Alliance Respite Grant for family caregiver of someone with cognitive impairment or neurodegenerative disease; one-time, short-term grant to hire professional or friend/family member. Contact 415-434-3388

VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) offers monthly stipend to family members who serve as caregivers for veterans who need assistance with everyday activities because of a serious injury or illness sustained in the line of duty. https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/health-and-disability/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/

Road Scholar Caregiver Grants https://www.roadscholar.org/about/financial-assistance/caregiver-grants/

HFC Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Grants https://www.helpforalzheimersfamilies.com/get-help/hilarity-for-charity/

Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) Comstock Grants. Contact HelpLine Manager 484-672-5686. https://www.theaftd.org/living-with-ftd/resources/comstock-grants/ 
•    Respite grant for full-time, unpaid care partner to person w/documented diagnosis of FTD. Max. annual grant is $500/family.
•    Quality of life grant for person w/documented FTD diagnosis. Max. $500 per fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

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Medicare Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Respite Services provided in three types of settings up to an annual cap of $2,500 per beneficiary: in the beneficiary’s home, in an adult day center, which includes both medical and social programs, and in a facility that can provide 24-hour care. https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/guide/faqs 

Family Caregiver Alliance/Tembo Health 929-998-3626 https://www.tembo.health/fca

https://www.caregiver.org/news/fca-offers-a-new-program-for-those-caring-for-people-with-dementia/
HottoCare https://www.hottocare.com/ (start 7/01/2025)

Synapticure https://www.synapticure.com/for-patients-and-families/cms-guide-for-patients

UCSF

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/07/04/nx-s1-5026964/caregivers-dementia-alzheimers-medicare-support

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Family Caregiver Leave

Legal Aid at Work in CA Caregiving + My Job

https://legalaidatwork.org/factsheet/disability-caregiving-my-job/

5 Laws in California for Family Caregivers: What You Need to Know - California Hospital and Family Caregiver Law; California Paid Family Leave Act (PFL); California Family Rights Act (CFRA); California Paid Sick Leave; PENDING: Updates to Fair Employment Laws [AB 1119] https://www.caregivercalifornia.org/2021/09/08/5-laws-in-california-for-family-caregivers-what-you-need-to-know/

California Work & Family Coalition Paid Family Leave https://www.paidfamilyleave.org/

California EDD administers PFL 877-238-4373 https://edd.ca.gov/en/disability/paid-family-leave/

https://edd.ca.gov/en/Disability/PFL_Claim_Process

Fact Sheet: California Paid Family Leave (DE 8714CF) Rev. 23 (1-25)

What States Offer Paid Family Leave for Caregivers? (aarp.org)

California Paid Sick Leave - Eff. 1/1/2024, at least 5 days or 40 hours, whichever is more  https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/paid_sick_leave.htm

SF Paid Sick Leave - earn 1 hr sick leave for 30 hrs worked https://www.sf.gov/information/paid-sick-leave-ordinance

SF Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO request flexible/predictable work arrangements to assist with caregiving responsibilities) https://legalaidatwork.org/factsheet/sf-ffwo-faq/

https://sfgov.org/olse/family-friendly-workplace-ordinance-ffwo

UC Center for WorkLife Law https://worklifelaw.org/projects/family-caregiver-discrimination/

Family Caregiver Discrimination (9/2022) https://worklifelaw.org/news/celebrate-workers-rights-this-labor-day-with-new-and-updated-resources/ 

California Expands Support for Working Families | Governor of California

SB 951: Increase in California SDI Withholding and its Effects 2024 (californiapayroll.com)

California is increasing paid family leave benefits starting in January. Here's what to know (msn.com)

Coalition Priorities Passed This Year and New Laws Going Into Effect in 2025! — California Work & Family Coalition

Eff. 1/01/2025, SB 951 (Durazo) raises wage replacement for Paid Family Leave (PFL) + State Disability Insurance (SDI), when take leave to bond with a new child, care for themselves or a seriously ill family member, or take paid leave when a family member is being called on active military duty.

PFL + SDI Increased Benefits: 

  • 90% of regular income for low to middle-income workers (up from 60 or 70%), benefiting those earning approximately $60,000 annually or less.

  • Higher wage workers will receive 70% of their normal income up to a cap. 

PFL + SDI programs are designed to ensure that Californians are able to care for themselves and their loved ones without losing their entire income when a employee is unable to work:

  • PFL provides up to 8 weeks of income when they are caring for a seriously ill or injured family member, bonding with a new child, or for certain needs when a family member is deployed.

  • SDI provides up to 52 weeks of income due to an injury or illness, including pregnancy related conditions. 

​https://www.workfamilyca.org/blog/paidleaveca

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​​How to Juggle Work and Caregiving: Top Tips & Tricks (aarp.org)

Workplace Transitions Caregiving Employees https://www.workplacetransitions.org/employees/for-employees

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Smart Caregiving by FCA: Can I Get Paid for Caregiving? - Family Caregiver Alliance

New Series Answers Common Family Caregiver Questions - Family Caregiver Alliance

Invisible Overtime https://rosalynncarter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Invisible-Overtime-White-Paper.pdf

Working While Caring https://rosalynncarter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RCI_White-Paper_Innovation-Lab-Report_Digital-R1.pdf

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Grandparents raising grandchildren

Home (grandfamilies.org)

Grandfamilies - Generations United (gu.org)

Grandparents Who Are Sharing the Care (ncoa.org)

https://www.aarp.org/relationships/friends-family/info-08-2011/grandfamilies-guide-legal-issues.html

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Long-Distance Caregiving 

Tips for Being a Long-Distance Family Caregiver (aarp.org)

Long Distance Caregiving | Alzheimer's Association

Tip Sheet: Long-Distance Caregiving | HealthInAging.org

Long-distance caregiving | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)

The Complete Guide To Long-Distance Caregiving - RespectCareGivers

Long Distance Caregiving Tips | UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (uhc.com)

Six Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving - Where You Live Matters

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AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line 1-877-333-5885 https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/

AARP Family Caregiving Guide https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/prepare-to-care-planning-guide/

AARP Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers: A Practical Guide Focused on Health, Housing, and Money Management https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/secure/caregiving/financial-workbooks/aarp-caregiving-financial-workbook-fillable.pdf

AARP How Family Doctors & Caregivers Can Work Together https://aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com/34/99/5c010c124460acb7e41e92aca9a4/how-family-doctors-and-caregivers-can-work-together-webinar-guide.pdf

AARP Long Term Care Cost Calculator

AARP's Powerful Tools for Caregivers

AARP's Guide to Taking Stress Out of Family Caregiving

Find Local Caregiver Resources and Support In Your State (aarp.org)

https://states.aarp.org/california/caregiver-resources?CMP=OTH-CAREGIVING-STATEGUIDE-CA

 

AARP Home Alone Alliance: Training and Support for Caregivers

https://www.aarp.org/ppi/initiatives/home-alone-alliance.html

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AARP Incontinence https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2023/incontinence-care-guide.html

AARP Military Caregiving Guide https://www.aarp.org/lp/vets-care-guide/

AARP Prepare to Care https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/prepare-to-care-planning-guide/

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ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center https://archrespite.org/caregiver-resources/

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American Association of Caregiving Youth https://aacy.org/

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American Cancer Society Caregiver Training https://www.cancer.org/cancer/caregivers/caregiver-support-videos.html

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Atlas of Caregiving https://atlasofcaregiving.com/ 

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CalGrows Caregiver Training https://www.calgrows.org/caregiver-trainings

 

Care For Aging Parents Caregiver's Organizer; 10 Survival Tips https://careforagingparents.com/for-caregivers ​

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Caregiver Action Network (CAN) Help Desk 1-855-227-3640

https://www.caregiveraction.org/helpdesk

CAN Family Caregiver Toolbox https://www.caregiveraction.org/family-caregiver-toolbox

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Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act enables family caregivers to provide safe and effective home care to older adults. In particular, it supports family caregivers when their loved ones are admitted to the hospital, and helps them to learn how to safely provide care at home once their loved ones are discharged from a medical facility. https://www.caregiver.org/state-resource/policies-and-services-california/

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2017/care-act-aarp-wallet-card.html

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Caregiver Companion: A User-Friendly Guide to Providing At-Home Care (2016) https://www.bettzedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BetTzedek2016CaregiverCompanion.pdf

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Caregiving Essentials - McMaster University (Canada)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgW-AY2zjrEUYr28ebAHOY1Edc5WA3DMM

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Care Partner Project https://thecarepartnerproject.org/

https://thecarepartnerproject.org/checklist-download-page/

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CarePathways https://www.carepathways.com/ 

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Caring Across Generations https://caringacross.org/

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Caring.com Caregiving Resource Center 1-800-973-1540 https://www.caring.com/caregivers/ customized referrals from Family Advisors

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The Caring Generation

Caregiving Blog Caring For Aging Parents | Information And Resources (pameladwilson.com)

Support Caring for Elderly Parents - Online Course for Family Caregivers (pameladwilson.com)

The Caring Generation Free Caregivers Library | Pamela D Wilson

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Caring4Cal program for current and prospective licensed or certified providers in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) or those working as a home Community Health Worker (CHW).  https://www.caring4cal.org/en/ (ended 7/01/2024)​

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Center for Mental Health & Aging - Family Caregiving Guides https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/common_topic_categories/family-caregiving-guides/

Caring for Aging Parents: Caregiving Tips (mentalhealthandaging.com)

What To Do When Elderly Parent Refuses Needed Care (mentalhealthandaging.com)

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CSU Caregiver's Handbook https://csupalliativecare.org/wp-content/uploads/eBookCaregivers.pdf

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Eldercare 101 Getting Organized Forms 

https://maryjosaav.com/news-articles/the-new-official-notebook-pdf-eldercare-101

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6482011b92fbb72a4baebbc6/t/65954c872a2eab14c599c63c/1704283274036/ELDERCARE101_updated11-17-2023.pdf

https://maryjosaav.com/news-articles/download-the-free-eldercare-101-organized-forms

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6482011b92fbb72a4baebbc6/t/64897fa353c65b497f729b4a/1686732708440/16_519_Forms_fnls.pdf

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Eldercare Workforce Alliance Caregiver Resources https://eldercareworkforce.org/resources/caregiver-resources/

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Filial responsibility law https://trustandwill.com/learn/what-states-have-filial-responsibility

CA Fam Code § 4400 (2018) Except as otherwise provided by law, an adult child shall, to the extent of his or her ability, support a parent who is in need and unable to maintain himself or herself by work.

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Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network https://www.gksnetwork.org/

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Joy Loverde

Complete Eldercare Planner http://elderindustry.com/the-complete-eldercare-planner/

Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old? https://elderindustry.com/who-will-take-care-of-me-when-im-old/ 

Unique Needs of Older Caregiver (6-podcast series) https://thewholecarenetwork.com/joy-loverde/

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National Alliance for Caregiving Circle of Care: A Guidebook for Mental Health Caregivers (3/2018)

https://www.caregiving.org/guidebook-for-mental-health-caregivers/

Memory Loss Conversation Guide https://www.caregiving.org/memory-loss-conversation-guide/

Falls Prevention Conversation Guide https://www.caregiving.org/falls-prevention-conversation-guide/

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National Caregivers Library http://www.caregiverslibrary.org/

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National Institute on Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving

The Caregiver's Handbook https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/caregivers-handbook

Caregiver worksheets https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving/caregiver-worksheets

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Next Step in Care Family Caregiver Guides & Checklists to plan and implement safe, smooth transitions https://www.nextstepincare.org/Caregiver_Home/

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Parenting Our Parents (POP) 310-275-7554 https://parentingourparents.org/

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PBS Caring for Mom & Dad resources https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/caringformomanddad/resources/index.html

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Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers https://rosalynncarter.org/programs/

Dealing with Dementia Workshop https://rosalynncarter.org/dementia/

https://rosalynncarter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RCI_White-Paper_Innovation-Lab-Report_Digital-R1.pdf

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Share the Care https://sharethecare.org/resources/​

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Stop the Bleed online training https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/

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The Arc Center for Future Planning https://futureplanning.thearc.org/

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VA Caregiver Support Program https://www.caregiver.va.gov/

VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) 1-855-260-3274 https://www.caregiver.va.gov/support/Respite.asp

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Well Spouse Association https://wellspouse.org/our-support/resources.html

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Working Daughter https://workingdaughter.com/

How To Feel Empowered When You're A Caregiver - Working Daughter

14 Tips for Working Daughters - Working Daughter

The Working Daughter Bill of Rights - Working Daughter

Build Trust At Work: 7 Surefire Ways - Working Daughter

10 Things To Do When You're Not Okay - Working Daughter

The Working Daughter Guide to Managing Stress - Working Daughter

6 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Make Your Workplace More Caregiver-Friendly - Working Daughter

A Call to Include Eldercare in the Paid Leave Conversation - Working Daughter

No, Caring For Your Parents Is Not "Parenting" - Working Daughter

8 Tips for Caring for Someone with Incontinence - Working Daughter

10 Things You Shouldn't Say to a Working Daughter - Working Daughter

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https://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/uplifting-families-workers-and-older-adults-supporting-communities-of-care

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Resources for At-Home Caregivers (Brain & Life, Feb/Mar 2021)

Tips for Moving Loved Ones Out of Senior Living During COVID-19 (brainandlife.org)

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Resources for Caregivers for People with Rare Diseases (Aug/Sep 2021)

Advice for Caregivers of People with Rare Diseases (brainandlife.org)

https://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/unlocking-hope-access-to-therapies-for-people-with-rare-progressive-and-serious-diseases

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Resources for Working Daughters Caring for Aging Parents (Brain & Life, Dec 2021/Jan 2022)

Women Share How They Balance Caregiving, Children, and Careers (brainandlife.org)

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Resources for Late-Life Caregiving (Brain & Life, Apr/May 2022)

How Older Caregivers Secure the Future for Dependent Adult Children (brainandlife.org)

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Resources for Sibling Caregivers (Brain & Life, Feb/Mar 2023)

Sibling Caregivers Share Rewards and Challenges (brainandlife.org)

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24/7: Podcast about Caregiving https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1045670834/twenty-four-seven-a-podcast-about-caregiving

willGather Podcast: Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One https://www.willgatherpodcast.com/

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Reports

AARP Valuing the Invaluable (3/2023) https://www.aarp.org/ppi/info-2015/valuing-the-invaluable-2015-update.html

2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (10/2022) https://acl.gov/CaregiverStrategy

Chronic Disease Family Caregiving Through A Public Health Lens (9/2022) https://www.caregiving.org/advocacy/public-health/chronic-disease-family-caregiving-through-a-public-health-lens/

Reimagining Care for Older Adults (8/2022) https://convergencepolicy.org/latest-projects/reimagining-care-for-older-adults/ 

Public Thinking About Care Work in a Time of Social Upheaval: Findings from Year One of the Culture Change Project | FrameWorks Institute

Public Thinking About Care Work: Encouraging Trends, Critical Challenges | FrameWorks Institute

2024 PFS Caregiver Brief | Act on RAISE

Re-Envisioning-the-Future-of-Care_-The-cost-of-doing-nothing-and-the-case-for-universal-access-to-aging-and-disability-care-new-1.pdf (caringacross.org)

https://www.healthyagingpoll.org/reports-more/poll-extras/caregiving-poll-reveals-whos-providing-care-and-who-theyre-caring

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Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center 800-438-4380 (8:30 am-5pm ET, M-F); e-mail to: adear@nia.nih.gov 

Alzheimer's Disease: Helping Yourself Help a Loved One-Caregiver Workbook - Alliance for Aging Research (2008)

Approaching Alzheimer's First Responder Training Quick Tips

Being Patient | The Latest Developments on Alzheimer's Disease

Caring for Persons Living with Dementia Webinars and Presentations - Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi (catholiccharitieshawaii.org)

Become a Dementia Friend | Dementia Friends USA

HFC Caregiver Roadtrip https://www.wearehfc.org/roadtrip

HFCU online Alzheimer's education https://hfcuniverse.learnworlds.com/

STRIDE_Intervention_V4.3_English_rev4 (stride-dementia.org)

Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care (PAC) https://teepasnow.com/about-dementia#

UCSF Care Ecosystem self-paced online training https://memory.ucsf.edu/research-trials/professional/care-ecosystem

Dementia Care Aware https://www.dementiacareaware.org/education-and-training/

DICE Approach online training for assessing & managing behavioral symptoms of dementia https://diceapproach.com/

Dementia care navigation https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/trc2.12408​

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Dementia-Friendly Apartment https://alzfdn.org/TheApartment/

Alzheimer's Foundation of America | The Apartment-A Guide to Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home (alzfdn.org)

https://www.nextavenue.org/dementia-friendly-apartment/

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Better Health While Aging/When Your Parent Needs Help by Leslie Kernisan, MD

Cognitive Symptom Checker

Life Skills & Safety Problems Checker

How To Say It: Communicating Better With Your Aging Parent About Concerns

10 Possible Causes of Cognitive Impairment & 10 Things Doctors Should Check

What to Bring to a Cognitive/Dementia Evaluation

Is it Dementia? The 5 Key Factors Doctors Should Use to Make a Diagnosis

How to Promote Brain Health & Emotional Health

The A-B-C Way: Planning Your Next Steps & Implementing Them

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Resources for Families Affected by Alzheimer's (Brain & Life, Oct/Nov 2021)

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MedicAlert + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/medicalert-with-24-7-wandering-support

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Patient Organizations for Parkinson's (Brain & Life, Apr/May 2024)

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Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)/Medical Alert 

https://www.medicalalertadvice.com/resources/will-medicare-medicaid-pay-for-a-medical-alert-device/

ADT Health https://www.adt.com/health 

Bay Alarm Medical https://www.bayalarmmedical.com/ 877-522-9633

Life Alert http://www.lifealert.com/medical.aspx 800-360-0329

LifeFone https://www.lifefone.com/ 800-331-9198

Lifeline https://www.lifeline.com/medical-alert-systems/ 855-681-5351

Lifelink USA https://www.lifelinkusa.com/ 855-745-2249

Life Station https://www.lifestation.com/ 855-753-1385

Lively https://www.lively.com/medical-alerts/ 877-263-5284

Medical Alert https://www.medicalalert.com/ 800-800-0594

Medical Guardian https://www.medicalguardian.com/ 800-455-5900

MobileHelp https://www.mobilehelp.com/ 800-992-0616
One Call Alert https://onecallmedicalalert.com/ 800-916-0138
ResponseLink https://www.responselink.com/ 866-802-3676

Vital Link http://www.vital-linkinc.com/ 800-752-5522

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13 Best Medical Alert Systems (2023) Expert Tested (ncoa.org)

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About Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

deduct medical expenses > 7.5% AGI

About Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

Child and Dependent Care Credit FAQs | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

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Filial responsibility

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS - Sections 4400-4405 :: California Family Code :: 2005 California Code :: California Code :: US Codes and Statutes :: US Law :: Justia

4400 Except as otherwise provided by law, an adult child shall, to the extent of his or her ability, support a parent who is in need
and unable to maintain himself or herself by work.

4403 county (to obtain reimbursement) or parent (to enforce duty of support) can bring action

4404 factors to determine amount to be ordered for adult child to support parent who is unable to support self: (a) Earning capacity and needs. (b) Obligations and assets. (c) Age and health. (d) Standard of living. (e) Other factors the court deems just and equitable.

4414 abandonment exception 

Kaminski Law Group - Parental Support Requirements in California (californiatrusts.law)

Filial Responsibility: Are You Legally Obligated to Take Care of Your Parents? | Keystone Quarterly (keystone-law.com)

Do Some States Require Children to Financially Support their Aging Parents? (Filial responsibility) | The Reeves Law Group

(robertreeveslaw.com)

VL_October 2017.indd (zitserlaw.com) policy to protect public from burden of supporting poor people who have children (or parents) able to support them (Duffy v. Yordi, 1906); victim of child abuse can be ordered to support their abuser/parent (Radich v. Kruly, 1984)

Filial Responsibility Laws by State 2024

This Is Why You Might Be Responsible For Paying Your Parents’ Medical Debts | Debt | U.S. News

A List to Reduce Work for Your Next-of-Kin | Zen Caregiving Project

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Wells Fargo - Can't Grow Old Without Her (bluematrix.com)

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