Livestream RECAP

Did you know that mental health and well-being can determine a person’s ability to make decisions and build relationships?


Watch this month's livestream to learn more about the importance of mental health and well-being, identify signs that can lead to mental health issues, explore how to be proactive about mental health and learn about resources in the community to address mental health and well-being for family caregivers.

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"Let's Talk Caregiving"

Episode 62: Caring for Someone with Parkinson's Disease


In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Irene, who has been a family caregiver for many years, currently providing care to her husband who has Parkinson's and previously cared for her mother. Listen to their discussion about caring for someone with Parkinson's disease, the experience of long-term caregiving, and the importance of finding support.



All episodes of SCRC's "Let's Talk Caregiving" podcast are available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts!


Explore all our past episodes on our website!

iCarePortal Content

May is Older Americans Month! In this livestream, Martha discusses signs that it is time to step in to help care for your aging parents, how to care for your parents with siblings and relatives, and navigating the relationship of middle-age children and parents.

Explore all of our past caregiver classes, workshops, and more in English and Spanish on SCRC's YouTube and Facebook.

Caring for the Caregiver Workshop:

A Focus on Alzheimer's

Join Southern Caregiver Resource Center this summer for a free, in-person workshop dedicated to empowering family caregivers who support someone with Alzheimer’s Disease. This event will include a light breakfast, community resources, presentations by caregiving experts, opportunity drawings, and the chance to connect with our caregiving community.


Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn about Alzheimer’s Disease and caregiving from industry professionals as well as those with personal caregiving experience.

Register today at www.caregivercenter.org/SCRCSummerWorkshop - space is limited!

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CareCloud: Advice from SCRC's Team of Experts

How can a caregiver best honor their care receiver who served in the military?

No matter what type of caregiver you are, there are many ways to honor your care receiver’s previous service. If you live with or nearby your care receiver, make plans to visit them on days of significance like Memorial Day and Veterans Day; if you live further away, call them, FaceTime them, or send a thoughtful text, email, or letter, enlisting the help of your care team as necessary. When you do spend time with your care receiver, be it in-person or virtually, take steps to be an active listener when they speak about their military experience:


  • Show interest in learning more while remaining respectful of their boundaries
  • Be mindful of verbal and non-verbal signals that demonstrate comfort vs. discomfort
  • If your care receiver becomes distressed, help guide the conversation to a more pleasant topic with verbal cues and, if possible, treasured objects/memories (like family photos)
  • If you are unfamiliar with the details of your loved one’s military experience, ask a trusted family member (or another member of your care team who regularly interacts with your loved one) for tips on how you can best support and engage with your care receiver


If your care receiver lives locally, search for veteran appreciation events like parades, reunions, or luncheons to attend as appropriate. Regardless of distance, you can also honor your loved one by making a donation in their name to an agency that supports veterans.


Southern Caregiver Resource Center’s professionally trained staff are equipped to support all caregivers and care receivers, including those who have served in the military. Pre-recorded caregiving classes like How to Be a Friend to Someone Living With Dementia, Navigating Care: Traumatic Brain Injury, Home Safety, and Communicating with Care are especially beneficial to those caring for a veteran. Visit www.scrc.care and explore the iCare Portal for even more caregiving resources.

NEW! Career Opportunities at SCRC

 

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.

Volunteers Needed!

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 Leonor Garrison, Community Engagement Coordinator, at lgarrison@caregivercenter.org.

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