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Did you know that in the United States one in four adults ages 65 and older report falling each year?


Join us virtually to learn the importance of fall prevention, identify risk factors to reduce the probability of a fall, how to start a conversation with the person you care for to discuss fall prevention, and steps to develop an action plan.

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"Let's Talk Caregiving"

Episode 66: Finding Balance with Respite


In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Frank, a CFO for Coast Care's Cal Aim Department. Listen to their discussion about the benefits of respite services for caregivers. Although rewarding, caregiving comes with its own set of demands. Very often, family caregivers can find themselves managing their loved one's complex medical and cognitive issues over the course of months or years. Frank shares how he and his wife provided 30 years of around the clock care for his mother in law after a stroke left her fully disabled.


Listen to Frank's personal narrative as he candidly discusses the physical and emotional impacts of caregiving, and the need for caregivers to seek out respite care from time to time.



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

This Fall Prevention Month, make home safety a priority. In this tip video, learn steps to prevent falls and ensure a safer environment for your aging loved one.

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

Cuidando al cuidador: 

Entendiendo la enfermedad de

Alzheimer y demencia

¿Cuida a una persona con pérdida de memoria? ¿Busca formas de mejorar sus conocimientos y habilidades como cuidador? SCRC se enorgullece en ofrecer un taller GRATUITO, Cuidando al cuidador: Entendiendo la enfermedad de Alzheimer y demencia. Únase a nosotros para un taller en persona, dedicado a informar y empoderar a los cuidadores familiares que cuidan de alguien con la enfermedad de Alzheimer u otro tipo de demencia. Se ofrecerá cena ligera y tendrá la oportunidad de ponerse en contacto con los servicios gratuitos de SCRC para cuidadores familiares.


Este evento tendrá lugar en la Biblioteca de Logan Heights el lunes 21 de octubre de 5 a 7 de la tarde. La asistencia es gratuita y abierta al público, pero el cupo es limitado: regístrese hoy en caregivercenter.org/SCRCsemanabinacionaldesalud para asegurar su lugar. ¡Nos vemos pronto!


Este evento celebra el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana y forma parte de una serie de eventos organizados por sus respectivas entidades como parte de la Semana Binacional de Salúd del Consulado General de México en San Diego.

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Caregiver Strong Virtual 5K

National Family Caregivers Month is coming up in November, and Southern Caregiver Resource Center is offering our community the chance to improve their physical and mental well-being while supporting family caregivers in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Join us for our first Caregiver Strong Virtual 5K!


Starting on November 1st, participants will be able to begin the 5K "race" (about 3 miles) at their own pace. You may run all 3 miles at once, 1 mile at a time, or any combination that suits you! SCRC will send all registrants a guide to planning your run and tracking your progress; each participant will also receive an exclusive Finisher’s Certificate.


Pre-sale registration pricing is available through October 31st at caregivercenter.org/5K. All proceeds directly fund SCRC's free support services for caregivers, including education & training, short- & long-term care planning, case management, counseling & support groups, and more. Make every step count and encourage family caregivers to seek the support they need from SCRC!

Click here for more info and to register!

CareCloud: Advice from SCRC's Team of Experts

What role does culture play in caregiving? How can caregivers best honor their care receiver’s culture, especially if the caregiver does not share the same heritage or even speak the same language?

Britannica defines culture as “all the ways of life that are passed down from generation to generation”; in other words, it is the language, art, music, spirituality, and beliefs that are passed down from our ancestors, making each of us unique. I currently work with clients that are from a Hispanic background, and as a Hispanic woman myself, I find parallels between our beliefs and ideas.


Even if a caregiver does not share the same culture as their care receiver, I encourage them to seek similarities between their own traditions and their care receiver’s: this will establish not only a topic of conversation, but a point of connection. I’ve found that what’s most important is to show respect and curiosity for the beliefs of those we care for. When we show a strong, consistent interest in our loved one’s cultural background, we grow as individuals by broadening our own perspective while strengthening our bond with those we care for. 


My ability to speak Spanish helps to facilitate clear communication with my clients; however, conversation is not the only way to connect with your loved one. Culture is a spectrum, so even if you cannot fully express your admiration for your loved one’s history and traditions verbally, you can:

  • Prepare food for your loved one: search online to find beloved recipes from your care receiver’s culture and share the meal with them
  • Create a playlist of music sung in your care receiver’s preferred language
  • Display or create a scrapbook of photos from your loved one’s upbringing, highlighting significant cultural holidays and traditions
  • Invite someone who speaks your care receiver’s preferred language over for a visit, especially if they are a relative or close friend

Southern Caregiver Resource Center offers several valuable resources on connecting with your care receiver through culture, whether it is shared or different. I recommend the following content by SCRC:

I also recommend registering for SCRC’s upcoming livestream in Spanish, Raíces y responsabilidades: Cuidadores familiares latinos, or Roots and Responsibilities: Latino Family Caregivers (English subtitles will be available via YouTube). This presentation will air on October 16th at 1:00 P.M. and will offer additional insight into culturally diverse caregiving.

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 Jessica Romero, Community Outreach Specialist, at jromero@caregivercenter.org.

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