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California Caregivers

Home health workers, mainly women and people of color, are vital to California’s healthcare. This series celebrates these CA Caregivers by documenting their lived experiences. This work is part of a collaboration with The California Department of Aging.

Family Caregivers in California Can Tap Into a Wealth of State Resources

National Family Caregivers Month is observed every November to recognize and honor the contributions of family caregivers.

California Leads the Nation in Innovations on Aging: HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra

The California Department of Aging held its annual Day of Action, highlighting many of the goals accomplished in the Master Plan for Aging.

Last Chance for CA Caregivers to Get Paid Training

Caregivers statewide have through the end of August to earn up to $6,000 to learn and use caregiving skills through CalGrows.

Fijian Caregivers in California Honored as ‘Backbone’ of Health Care

Fijian Americans, who comprise a major segment of caregivers, are using their culture to fill an urgent demand for California caregivers.

After Graduating From College, Why Choose Nursing?

With an ever older and ever more diverse American population, there is a shortage of daily care and nursing staff for the elderly, while demand for multilingual caregivers is growing.

CalGROWS Opens Job Opportunities for Multilingual Nurses

With an ever older and ever more diverse American population, there is a shortage of daily care and nursing staff for the elderly, while demand for multilingual caregivers is growing.

Six Years Strong: A Burmese Caregiver and Community Activist’s Journey

Myanmar Gazette | Swe Swe Myint, a caregiver in her mid-50s, immigrated to the US with her family in 2000 through the Diversity Visa program.

Ramma Mohammed: Home Health Caregiver, Unsung Hero

Al Enteshar Newspaper | Ramma Mohammed has dedicated over five years to in-home support care — a vocation born out of necessity but fueled by deep compassion.

The Integral Role of Home Health Care in Arab and Muslim Communities

Al Enteshar Newspaper | Home health care constitutes a critical component of the healthcare system, especially within the Arab American and Muslim communities in the United States.

Caring for the Colonel: A Daughter’s Caregiving Story

India Currents | There is no word for caregiving in any of the 26 Indian languages, but in Desi households, the notion of caregiving is interwoven into relationships with parents.

Caring For A Dad With Dementia: Ajay Khanna’s Story

India Currents | When a combination of Parkinson’s and Dementia took a toll on his dad’s health, Ajay Khanna made the wrenching decision to place him in an assisted living facility.

A Shift From Family Caregivers to ‘CAREGIVERS’

Hmong Daily News | For most Hmong families, family members are the preferred caregivers, but when there is no choice, the alternative is to turn to hired professionals.

It’s Not Just Giving Care, It’s Being CARE: Compassionate, Affectionate, Responsible, Empathetic

Siliconeer | Young South Asian Americans share their stories of providing comprehensive care for their grandparents.

Una Vida de Servicio y Cuidado Para Los Adultos Mayores

Impulso | Para Dulce María Chávez cuidar a las personas mayores no es solo un trabajo es ofrecerles atención, cuidados y apoyo.

‘I Promised I Would Care for Him’

Kiosko Magazine | Diana Lara has spent the past 33 years caring for a friend who is paralyzed from the neck down, a demanding job that leaves her little time and less pay.

Caring for Elders is Something ‘Innate in Me’

EMS | For the past year, Violeta Olivares has been the caregiver for Joan McBride, a retired school teacher who suffers from dementia.

Free Online Training for California Home Health Workers Ending Soon

EMS | If you’re struggling to care for elderly or disabled friends or family, CalGrows has hundreds of free — and paying — online or in-person classes to help.

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