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Giving Back to Family Caregivers. AARP Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month!
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Key takeaways
- More than 7 million adults in California are family caregivers, providing care to a family member or friend with disabilities or a complex medical condition.
- AARP California is hosting a series of events throughout the state, from resource fairs and webinars on paid leave programs to respite care activities and dance events.
- Family caregivers can access resources that support their journey.
More than 7 million adults across California care for a parent, spouse or loved one with complex medical needs. Caring for a loved one entails a wide variety of tasks and different levels of attention and financial support. That’s why AARP California is here to connect family caregivers to resources, support and local programming.
Who is a family caregiver?
A family caregiver is someone who provides unpaid care to a parent, spouse, friend or loved one. The type of care can include everyday tasks, such as preparing meals, scheduling appointments, managing medications and providing transportation or assistance with shopping.
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Very often, family caregivers don't think of themselves as caregivers at all. They see themselves as sons, daughters, spouses, and friends, just doing what families do for each other. If you provide care for a loved one, you are a family caregiver.
Connect with others. Events for family caregivers
AARP is hosting events across the state that support family caregivers, from resource fairs and webinars on paid leave programs to respite care and dance events. Join us online or at a local event in your community.
SACRAMENTO
Making Cents of Caregiving – Virtual
November 5 | Register
Caregiving in Color: Careversation PainFest – ACC Senior Services
November 10 | Register
Caregiving Summit: Building a Caring Community – Aggie Square
November 12 | Register
Caregiving Appreciation – Todo un Poco
November 23 | Register
BAY AREA
Caregiving Summit – Santa Clara
November 10 | Register
San Francisco Chronicle Webinar on Aging in Place and Long-Term Care Options – Virtual
November 12 | Register*
Home Safety for Every Stage of Life – Virtual
November 18 | Register
Screening of “The Farewell” – Virtual
November 20-22 | Register
LOS ANGELES
Tech Basics for Caregiving – Virtual
November 11 | Register
Talk and Play – More Information Coming Soon
November 14
Cuidando a Los Nuestros Caregiving Conference – MAOF, Montebello
November 18 | Registration
SAN DIEGO
Caregiving Coalition – Cathy Hopper Clairemont Friendship Center
November 9 | Register*
Women of Color Conference – San Diego, Gregory Stevens Senior Center
November 14 | Register
Dance for Wellness Series – Sherman Heights Community Center
November 17 & 24, December 1 & 8 | Register
Film Screening and Reception, “Take Me Home” – UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas-Hazard Center
November 8 | Register
STATEWIDE
Paid Leave Options for Family Caregivers – Virtual
November 10 | Register
Paid Leave Options for Family Caregivers (Spanish) – Virtual
November 19 | Register
Resources for family caregivers
Whether you’re currently caring for a loved one or preparing for the possibility in the future, AARP has resources for you.
AARP Family Caregiver Guide explains how to start important conversations, assess loved ones’ needs, create a caregiving plan and more.
AARP Caregiving Resource Hotline provides practical tips, real-world support and valuable resources. Call to get support at 1-877-333-5885.
Paid Family Leave for Caregivers in California find information on how eligible workers can take up to eight weeks off to care for a loved one while still receiving a portion of their wages.
* Provided links will take you to a third-party website not managed by AARP. Any information you provide to the host organization will be governed by its privacy policy.
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