Recap: January Livestream

Did you know that caregivers spend on average 26% of their annual income caring for someone? In this livestream, we explore some of the financial challenges family caregivers face, learn more about the importance of managing finances for sustainable caregiving, and explore ways to financially explore yourself and those you care for.

It’s not too late for your company to partner with one of the leading names in caregiver support services – purchase your tickets for Southern Caregiver Resource Center’s Waves of Giving Luncheon today! Family caregivers need support to close the gap in communication, service delivery, and care between their healthcare providers, social workers, care professionals, and community advocates. By attending this event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect and strategize with local caregiving experts, cultivating partnerships that will last for years to come while raising funds for SCRC’s vital education and support programs for family caregivers.

Don’t delay: click the button below to reserve your seats and invest in the health, wellbeing, and future of family caregivers.

iCarePortal Content

Each month, we'll spotlight a specific diagnosis that family caregivers may encounter while providing care. Caregiving for someone with Parkinson’s comes with unique challenges—and you don’t have to face them alone. 🎧 Tune in to our podcast replay for practical tips, insights, and support to help you navigate this journey with confidence.

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

Caring for a loved one with dementia? Our free dementia toolkit is here to support you! 💡 Explore animated videos designed to enhance your caregiving skills and make your journey a little easier. Empower yourself with knowledge and tools that truly make a difference.



Gain the knowledge and confidence to provide exceptional dementia care. Learn more at caregivingtraining.org!

As Parkinson’s disease progresses, movement and mobility can become more difficult for the affected individual. How can caregivers modify activities of daily living (ADLs) to reduce physical stress on their care receiver?

Caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease may require adjustments to your daily routine. In order to preserve your loved one’s safety as well as their independence, I recommend the following strategies:

• In the bathroom: A few basic swaps and additions can greatly improve your loved one’s bathing and grooming routine. Switching to an electric toothbrush and razor, for example, can make brushing teeth and shaving easier to manage with PD-related rigidity and tremors. Additionally, bar soap can be difficult for someone with PD to hold and can leave a slippery film on the floor; try switching to bottled soap with a pump. Finally, your local department store may sell shower handles or grips that are installed using adhesive or suction, making this a budget- and renter-friendly solution to improve stability in your bathroom.
• In the kitchen: Ease of access is key. Leave frequently used items like plates, cups, and any favorite snacks on the counter within easy reach. Mugs or bowls with handles can be hung on hooks instead of stored in cabinets. Keep food that your loved one eats often on the top or middle shelves of the refrigerator.
• Getting dressed: Help your loved one shop for more accessible clothing: this may include pants with an elastic waistband (easier and quicker to pull up and down), clothes with Velcro or magnetic closures (instead of buttons or zippers), non-skid socks, and slip-on shoes. Before they get dressed, join your loved one in a few stretching exercises to warm up their muscles, and encourage them to sit down in a chair with arms as they get dressed.

Southern Caregiver Resource Center offers several online, educational materials on caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease, home safety for aging individuals, and how to maintain your loved one’s independence. I recommend starting with the following content:



• Pre-recorded caregiving class: Mobility Assistance & Safety Tools
• 2-minute tip videos: Myths of Long-Term Care, Parts 1 and 2
• Printable fact sheet: Parkinson’s Disease and Caregiving
• Podcast episode: Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease

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.