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Caregivers Count! 14th Annual Confrence

Caregivers Count Conference is designed for families and friends caring for their loved ones. Conference features professional speakers covering wide ranging topics to support caregivers. Past conference topics have included in home support services, compassion fatigue, advocacy, caregiving info, etc.

This year’s conference will be held over four consecutive weeks:

Session 1

September 14, 2024 (virtual)

Safe & Sound: Creating A Safe Home for Your Loved One

Presented by JJ Flentke

Session 2

September 21, 2024 (virtual)

End-of-Life Support for Family Caregivers

Presented by Gabby Jimenez

Session 3

September 28, 2024 (virtual)

Navigating Trauma in Caregiving

Presented by Jennifer Burton Flier and Christina Keys

Session 4

October 5, 2024 (in-person)

From Stress to Serenity: Self Care & Resiliency

Presented by Ann Peterson, Jenn Chan, Vivian Silva, and Mythri Jegathesan

Registration is online and will be available until 15-minutes before the session begins each day. Click HERE to register online!

California Caregiver Center

CRCs offer a variety of services and useful resources for family caregivers in every county in California. Find your local Caregiver Resource Center.

The California Caregiver Resource Centers are proud to provide regular educational and informative events to family caregivers. This is a coordinated effort to offer a wide range of free, virtual programs in multiple languages and with topics of interest to family caregivers. These programs are open to ALL family caregivers in California.

The 11 nonprofit Caregiver Resource Centers (CRCs) serve family caregivers of adults (18+) affected by chronic and debilitating health conditions including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular diseases (such as stroke or aneurysms), degenerative diseases (such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and multiple sclerosis), or traumatic brain injury (TBI), among many others.

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) - Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) serves as the Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center, one of 11 Caregiver Resource Centers throughout California. In this role, we offer free and low-cost services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area to help you provide the best possible care while also focusing on your own health and well-being.

When you contact us, a staff member will speak with you about your caregiving situation, answer questions, and provide tailored resources and tools. You can also meet with an FCA Family Consultant via telephone or video conference for a caregiver assessment and care planning session. Contact us today by joining FCA CareNav You can also call us at (415) 434-3388 or (800) 445-8106, or send an email to info@caregiver.org.

They provide:

Family Consultation

Comprehensive Caregiver Assessment* of your individual care situation
Determining eligibility for legal/financial consultation, support groups, respite services, and individual counseling
Help with long-term planning
Ongoing support throughout your caregiving journey

Online Information

Detailed online information about health conditions, caring for another, and caring for yourself
Workshops and classes on caregiving topics such as understanding dementia behaviors, stress management, care planning, and practical daily skills for caregivers
Caregiving education videos
A monthly e-newsletter to keep you connected to caregiving news.
Caregiver Resource Center

Caregiver Information

Best Practices for Caregiving
Caregiver Collage
Support Groups
Events and Classes (Spanish Classes also available)
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Controlling your frustration
Tech tools for Caregivers
Caring for Your Self
Learn more about FCA's upcoming events and classes by viewing the List of Events

East Bay In-Person Support Group (currently offered online)

This is a monthly group based in Emeryville that serves caregivers who are caring for someone who is:

60 or older with any diagnosis, or
Between the ages of 18-59 with an adult-onset cognitive or neurological impairment

For more information or to register, please contact us at (415) 434-3388 or info@caregiver.org.

Young Adult Caregivers Support Group

Designed for family caregivers under the age of 40 who are caring for someone who is:

60 or older with any diagnosis, or
Between the ages of 18-59 with an adult-onset cognitive or neurological impairment

Meets online via Zoom twice monthly. Participants should live in the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, or Santa Clara counties). To register, contact Rachel at (415) 434-3388 x331 or rcreed@caregiver.org.

Telephone Support Group in Spanish

Designed for Spanish-speaking family caregivers to share their experience, advice and support for other caregivers. For more information or to register, please contact Adriana Sanchez, (415) 434-3388 x316; asanchez@caregiver.org. Open to San Francisco Bay Area residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.

Family Matters In-Home Care

Guide to Choosing an In-Home Care Company

Visit Family Matters in Home Care to download our PDF In-Home Guidebook, containing helpful checklists and tips to help you find the right provider for you or your loved one.