California Caregiver Resource Centers

Founded in 1984, the California Caregiver Resource Centers are a network of 11 centers throughout California which serve family caregivers who are providing support for someone 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. Caring for someone with a cognitive disorder or another disabling condition forever changes the lives of families and caregivers. There can be devastating effects on those providing long-term care: financial pressures, legal quandaries, health problems, and emotional turmoil. Fortunately, the California Caregiver Resource Centers offer FREE support throughout the state, serving thousands of families and caregivers across income categories. To be eligible for services, a client must be caring for an adult with a cognitive impairing condition that occurred after the age of 18, or someone age 60 years and older in need of assistance with daily living activities.