Are you a caregiver? The answer is likely "yes." Caregiving is the everyday things you do to support someone you care about. Helping with meals, transportation, medications, appointments, finances, personal care, or regular check-ins is caregiving.
More than 7 million Californians provide care for a loved one or friend. Family members, friends, neighbors, and other unpaid caregivers help people stay safe, supported, and connected to their homes and communities.
Many Californians provide this help without thinking of themselves as caregivers. Recognizing the role matters because caregivers need support too. Information and resources are available for family caregivers, and may include training, counseling, support groups, short-term breaks (respite care), and help finding other local services.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Recognize the care you give. Find the support you need in your community.
Connect with Local Resources
Caregiver Resource Centers and Area Agencies on Aging offer local resources in every community across California to support you, the caregiver. Depending on your situation, caregiver support may include:
- Information and assistance
- Caregiver training
- Counseling
- Support groups
- Short-term breaks (respite care)
- Legal or financial consultation
- Help finding and coordinating services
Caregiving can involve new responsibilities and decisions. Caregiver support can help you manage caregiving responsibilities, build skills, plan for the future, and take care of your own needs.
Find your local caregiving resources and get the support you deserve.