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California Caregivers

Home health workers, mainly women and people of color, are vital to California’s healthcare. The California Department of Aging’s CalGrows program offers free online training for caregivers to gain valuable skills for career advancement, and if eligible can earn $6000 stipends. Time is running out as the program ends in August 2024.

Older Adults

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

Sunita Sohrabji - Oct 11, 2024

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

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

ACoM - May 2, 2024

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’

ACoM - May 1, 2024

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

Vansh Gupta, Siliconeer - Apr 29, 2024

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

ACoM - Apr 19, 2024

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’

ACoM - Apr 18, 2024

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’

Araceli Martinez - Apr 2, 2024

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

Health

Free Online Training for California Home Health Workers Ending Soon

Mark Hedin - Mar 15, 2024

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.