Description: Offers free services and support to unpaid family caregivers. Part of a statewide system of California Caregiver Resource Centers.Services include: Specialized Information: Information on chronic and disabling conditions and diseases, aging, caregiving issues, and community resources. Family Consultation/Case Management Services: Staff identifies existing and potential services to assist caregivers in coping and meeting their needs, as well as the needs of care recipients. Family Consultants provide an assessment of caregiver needs, short and long-term care planning, and ongoing consultation. Respite Care: Care is provided to a loved one for a brief period of time so the caregiver has the opportunity for relief and rest. Some grants are available to cover the costs of respite care. This service may be provided in the individual's home, or in an out-of-home setting such as a daycare center or assisted living facility. Caregiver Support Groups: Connect caregivers to various types of support groups offered in the community. Short-Term Counseling: Up to six (6) one-hour individual counseling sessions to caregivers seeking emotional support, skill development, and helpful strategies to better cope with their caregiving situation. Legal/Financial Consultation: Consultation provided by an attorney to address the various legal and financial issues related to caring for an adult. May include planning for eligibility for public assistance programs, understanding Advance Healthcare Directives, and Powers of Attorney. Education and Training: Education and training on a variety of issues related to caregiving. Practical, hands-on training in subjects related to research, disease-specific information, stress reduction, self-care, and other relevant caregiving issues.
Eligibility: Client must be caring for an adult with a cognitive impairing condition that occurred after the age of 18 (for example: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease) or caring for someone 60 and over regardless of diagnosis and requiring assistance with two or more activities of daily living.Respite Care Grants: In addition to the above requirements the client must not have Medi-Cal or IHSS.
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