Caregiver Resources

Family caregiving may be one of the most important and challenging responsibilities a person will undertake in their lifetime. Family caregivers provide care for members of their family origin but also refer to those who care for their family of choice (i.e. neighbors or close friends).

Often family caregiving responsibilities gradually become more and more demanding, or a person is unexpectedly thrust into the situation as a result of an illness. This is not an easy role, nor is it one for which most of us are prepared. Like most people, you may have questions about how to cope with your care receiver’s illnesses or disability.

If you have a job and are juggling several responsibilities, or if your family member or friend needs a lot of assistance, you may need help with caregiving too! It’s helpful to know where you can get information and help.

We have several resources to assist you in caring for your aging loved ones. Please fill out the form below to better understand your situation and what resources would best fit your needs. By completing the form, you agree to be contacted by the Los Angeles Department of Aging for a follow-up.

St. Barnabas Family Caregiver Support Program

This program offers essential support services, education, and resources to family members serving as primary caregivers for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, or other relatives. It aims to assist them in navigating challenging situations, emphasizing the importance of self-care, and enhancing their understanding of their crucial role in the well-being of their loved ones.

This program has a team of case managers who bring extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise in long-term care, aging in place, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. They aim to help reduce the overall stress that caregiving can bring.

Please contact them at (213) 388-4444 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

This organization works to improve the lives of local families affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia by increasing awareness, delivering effective programs and services, providing compassionate support, and advocating for quality care and a cure. For more information, please visit their website alzheimersla.org

Family Caregiver Training and Education

Family caregiver training is held throughout the City. These sessions are educational presentations in a group setting.

Presentations Include:

• Caregiver Burnout
• What a Caregiver Should Know When Caring For An Older Adult
• Savvy Saving Seniors
• Medication Management
• Fall Prevention
• Elder Abuse Awareness
• Preventing Senior Scams
• Advance Planning

Please call 213-482-7252 to schedule a presentation.

Aging Well in LA Episodes

Aging Well in LA is a Channel 35 Program, covering various topics that affect LA’s senior population. To view episodes of this informative program online, you can:

Visit our Youtube Channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClm4CK8RY6VNmsYzUdWMMfA

USC Family Caregiver Support Center

Provides support services, including diagnosis, prognosis, and services that help maintain the care recipient’s independence and abilities, helping caregivers care for themselves, and manage their own well-being. Supportive services include:

• Information
• Assessment
• Individual Consultations
• Respite
• Education
• Training

For more information, you can visit their website at losangelescrc.usc.edu or call 855-872-6060

Special Service for Groups’ Silver Program

SILVER’s staff is equipped with extensive experience working with low-income, chronically homeless, and formerly homeless individuals with health, mental health, and substance use issues, including those suffering from the most severe and persistent mental illness and with a long track record of homelessness, incarceration, and or are at extreme risk of homelessness and incarceration. For more information, visit their website at https://www.ssg.org/divisions/silver/ or call 213-553-1884.

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