Family Caregiver Alliance

When a loved one resists care, it can feel personal.

Frustrating. Confusing. Sometimes even hurtful.

But often, resistance is a form of communication.

Understanding what might be behind it can change how you respond and support them.

These moments aren’t easy. And you’re not alone in navigating them.

Learn more here:
https://www.caregiver.org/news/when-dementia-changes-everything-new-resources-for-two-of-caregivings-toughest-challenges

At some point, many caregivers ask the same question:

“Do I need help at home?”

It’s not always an easy one to answer.
There can be uncertainty, hesitation, even mixed emotions.

But support doesn’t take away from your role.
It can help make caregiving more sustainable.

If you’re exploring this, caregiver.org offers guidance to help you take the next step.

How Family Members Can Cope with Sudden Caregiving Training and preparation for future medical issues can help caregivers regain some control

It's back! Family caregivers, join us every Tuesday for a fun, no-pressure hour with fellow caregivers, learning about this beautiful world we live in. This week, discover the works housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Register here: https://bit.ly/fca-lets-get-away-travel-series

"Let's Get Away Together" is presented by The Hummingbird Project. Join a virtual journey every Tuesday at 1-2 pm Pacific/4-5 Eastern through July 14.

You only need to sign up once; the same registration link works every week. Join us with or without your camera on, and participate as much or as little as you like. Hope to see you there!

Check out this new caregiving-focused podcast: The Care Economy: Practical Approaches to Family Caregiving and Financial Well-Being, which explores "...one of today’s most pressing and often overlooked economic issues: unpaid family caregiving."

Lessons from Lived Experience - USC Center for Advancing Caregiver Financial and Workplace Security In this episode of The Care Economy, host Maureen Feldman is joined by financial caregiving expert Beth Pinsker and caregiving advocate Amy Goyer for an honest conversation about the real cost of care, caregiver financial stress, and the difficult decisions families face behind the scenes.

Coming home from the hospital can feel like a turning point.

For many caregivers, it’s where everything becomes more real.

Medications. Appointments. New routines.
A lot to manage, all at once.

If this moment feels overwhelming, it makes sense.

You don’t have to navigate it without support.

📌 Start here:
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/smart-caregiving-by-fca-from-the-hospital-to-your-home/

No one really teaches you how to be a caregiver.

Most people are figuring it out in real time.

That’s why having the right information matters.

Even small insights can make decisions feel a little clearer and a little less overwhelming.

You don’t have to rely on guesswork.

📍 Explore support here:
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/smart-caregiving-by-fca-helpful-tips-series/

If you're caring for someone you love, you may be grieving even if you haven't lost them yet.

It's called anticipatory grief. It often arrives quietly and gradually, making it hard to name.

This spring, we sat down with experts from the Family Caregiver Alliance for a three-day conversation in our community about this experience. Caregivers shared what it's like to feel perpetually on call or guilty for needing a break. They struggle to explain to friends why they can't "get out more."

They also shared how small and predictable things help make it possible to keep going.

If any of this sounds familiar: Read more and let us know what you think! https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/the-grief-that-comes-before-the-lossnbsp

You don’t need to be “creative” to benefit from this.

You just need an outlet.

This workshop is designed to help caregivers reduce stress, process emotions, and take a real mental break through simple writing and creative exercises—guided every step of the way.

If you’ve been carrying a lot lately, this is a good place to put some of it down.

Save your spot 👇

🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/q-bn94siQwCNAIh0lJJE8Q #/registration



The materials or product were a result of a project funded by a contract with the California Department of Aging (CDA), as allocated by the Orange County Board of Supervisors and administered by the Orange County Office on Aging. Supporting data is available by contacting Caregiver Resource Center OC at 130 W Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, CA 92835 (714) 446-5030. The conclusions and opinions expressed may not be those of the CDA and that the publication may not be based upon or inclusive of all raw data. Services are provided free of charge. Voluntary contributions are gratefully accepted, and no one is denied for inability to contribute.