Livestream RECAP

Making the decision to move your loved one to a care facility is very difficult. Watch this month's livestream, where we review different types of long-term care, how much they can cost, and how your care receiver's needs may influence your caregiving plan.

iCarePortal Content

November is National Family Caregiver Month!

As we celebrate National Family Caregivers month, revisit our conversation with the California Department of Aging! We discuss California's resources for older adults, the support available for family caregivers, and the work California has outlined in the Master Plan for Aging.

CareCloud, the newest segment of the Wavelengths newsletter, offers caregiving advice from SCRC's team of experts, many of whom are caregivers themselves. Check your inbox every month to meet and learn from our amazing staff!

This month, we'll hear from Santiago Cullingford, our Community Educator.

Thanksgiving has passed and winter festivities are just around the corner. What advice would you offer to caregivers looking after their loved one/s during the holidays?

As a caregiver, I feel stressed and anxious during the holidays. I spend a lot of time with and caring for my family members, and I don’t have very much time for myself. To alleviate this stress, I consciously practice shifting my mindset to one of gratitude: for example, during the holidays, I’m thankful to be able to visit my family members that I normally wouldn’t see. Feeling and expressing gratitude is key to keeping a caregiver’s mental health positive and stress-free.

I also recommend that caregivers practice self-care as a way to alleviate stress. Meditation is a great stress management technique that allows me to strengthen my patience and sense of calm during the holiday season. Southern Caregiver Resource Center offers several helpful self-care resources: visit www.scrc.care and explore the iCare Portal!

We are hiring! SCRC is the leading provider of caregiver support services in San Diego and Imperial Counties. We encourage qualified applicants to apply for the positions listed. Visit www.caregivercenter.org/careers for more information.

SCRC's Education and Outreach team is looking for passionate volunteers to help connect family caregivers to vital services. If you possess the following qualifications:

• Familiarity working with community and social service agencies
• Self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with community members

…come work with us and support family caregivers in your community! For more information, scan the QR code above or email Lupita Garcia, Community Outreach Coordinator, at ggarcia@caregivercenter.org.