Juggling caregiving duties with holiday responsibilities and expectations can lead to stress and burnout. However, with thoughtful planning and self-care, caregivers can navigate the holidays with more ease. Here are some tips to help caregivers manage this time of year.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor the dedication of those who selflessly care for a loved one, friend, or neighbor. Caring Together Santa Barbara County (CTSBC) and its partner organizations are celebrating this month by recognizing the crucial role family caregivers play in our community.

One way to ensure your wishes are respected if you become unable to make decisions for yourself is by creating an advance care directive (ACD).

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for people 65 and over. The good news is that falls are preventable!

Person-Centered Care recognizes that each patient, or older adult, is a unique individual with their own history, beliefs, and circumstances.

As the summer season approaches, it’s the perfect time to engage in outdoor activities and embrace the joys of staying active.

As our loved ones age, their vulnerability to scams and fraud increases. Whether through phone calls, emails, or even in-person interactions, scammers often target the elderly due to perceived vulnerabilities.

Whether they’re looking after aging parents, children with special needs, or ill family members, caregivers often neglect their own mental health in the process. This articles delves into the nuances of caregiver stress, its impact, and ways to mitigate it.

Whether you are interested in learning how to provide the best care for your loved one or building a rewarding career, caregiver training can help you on that path.

It’s already March! Some of us have completed our taxes and some are wondering where to go for help. Fortunately, there are two no-cost programs in our area.

As the calendar turns its pages to a new year, it’s a time-honored tradition to set resolutions or intentions for the coming year. In this blog post, we’ll explore some meaningful intentions tailored specifically for family caregivers.

The holidays are busy times, but for those caring for an elderly parent or loved one, the holidays add even more of a challenge. Already feeling overwhelmed with daily caregiving tasks, caregivers may view holiday preparations as more of a burden than a joy.

Caring Together Santa Barbara County to receive $500,000 in funding to implement an Accountable Community for Health (ACH) for caregivers.

By having the appropriate legal documents in place, families can alleviate some of the stress and uncertainty that often comes with caregiving and be better prepared to face any challenges that may arise.

Trainings offer skills and knowledge to better prepare you for your role as a caregiver and make you more effective at preventing accidents, and injuries.

Disasters can happen at any time. Are you prepared? These are basic items you need packed together or close at hand.