As California continues to promote home- and community-based care through the Master Plan for Aging and waiver programs, the importance and needs of family caregivers cannot be overlooked.
Older adults, families, and caregivers can now easily navigate and access a wide-range of age-friendly County services in our new centralized resource hub for older adults in LA County.
Sometimes those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or autism go missing. Three years ago, LA County launched LA Found and Project Lifesaver to provide those at risk of wandering with free voluntary trackable bracelets.
Breathe a little easier! LA County launched a new program to provide residents a chance to become more financially secure. "Breathe," a guaranteed income program, will provide 1k eligible residents $1,000 per month for 3 years.
Under the new initiative, Medicare beneficiaries will be able to access up to eight over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month for free. Tests will be available through eligible pharmacies and other participating entities.
We want to learn more about the daily life and social supports for people with dementia. We hope to learn more about the relationship between those with dementia and their care partners. We are asking people like you, who have dementia or care for someone with dementia, to help us.
Being a family caregiver is incredibly important, but it is critical not to lose sight of who you are. Your sense of self makes your life complete. This is an essential component of self-care that can ultimately prevent caregiver burnout and depression. #CaregiverAnd shifts that focus, by highlighting the other…