News - The Family Caregiver Support Center

Aug 23 2018

Tell us about your experiences with public benefits!

By gerouscadmin FCSC News, Survey

We know that many caregiver's to older adults have experience with using some public benefits like In Home Support Services (IHSS). We want to help others understand about these services. Please take a few minutes and look at the survey being done by the National Council on Aging and the…

Jun 27 2018

CAN – Caregiver Lunch & Learn

By gerouscadmin FCSC News

New Information to help family caregivers of all ages. The final day to register is July 25th!

Jun 12 2018

Dementia Friends California

By gerouscadmin FCSC News

By becoming a Dementia Friend, individuals can help build dementia friendly communities. Attend a session and learn about dementia and how it affects people. Everyone can help someone touched by dementia.

May 17 2018

Seniors Deserve Equal Access to Medi-Cal

By gerouscadmin FCSC News, Policy & Advocacy

We have an opportunity this year to improve the health and well-being of California’s seniors, Currently seniors are penalized by the Medi-Cal income limits. AB2430 will end this “senior penalty,” For more information on the bill and how to take action click here.

May 15 2018

Do you work & care? – LA Caregiver Focus Groups

By gerouscadmin FCSC News

The California Work & Family Coalition and Human Impact Partners are working together to conduct a project about State and workplace policies for working caregivers who provide care and assistance to loved ones with a serious health condition or disability.

May 03 2018

Students get hands-on experience with Alzheimer’s, dementia patients — and give caregivers a break

By gerouscadmin FCSC News

A day care that helps provide much needed respite for family caregivers while training future healthcare professionals.

Apr 17 2018

Supporting California’s Working Family Caregivers Survey

By gerouscadmin FCSC News

Are you working and providing care to your loved one? We are part of a coalition who want to improve work-life balance for family caregivers. We encourage you to take a few minutes and answer some questions for a research survey focused on California's unpaid family caregivers.

Apr 02 2018

Maintaining Dignity: A Survey of LGBT Adults Age 45 and Older

By gerouscadmin FCSC News

LGBT adults age 45-plus are concerned about having support from family and friends as they age and want specific LGBT services for older adults. Read more about the needs for this caregiving population.

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