Caregiver Self Care
We have to take care of ourselves in order to take care of others. Caring for yourself is one of the most important things you can do, but often falls to the bottom of the list. Caregiving can be demanding and leave little time for self-care. Caregivers often neglect their own physical and mental health due to busy schedules. Because of this, caregivers tend to become sick more often than average. Pay attention to your body and make time for yourself. Keeping yourself in good health is an important part of being able to manage daily and future challenges and care for your loved ones even better. Below is information and support resources so you can take better care of your loved ones and yourself.
Support Groups
California
- Family Caregiver Alliance: (800) 445-8106
Los Angeles
- LA Caregiver Resource Center -In-person and Online support- CareJourney: (855)872-6060
Orange County
- OC Office of Aging: 800.510.2020
Riverside
- Inland Caregiver Resource Center: (800) 675-6694
English
Spanish - Riverside County Office of Aging : (951) 867-3800
San Bernardino
- San Bernardino County Department on Aging: (909) 891-3900
San Diego and Imperial Counties
- Southern Caregiver Resource Center: (800) 827-1008
Ventura and Surrounding Counties
- Coast Caregiver Resource Center: (888) 488-6555
- Ventura County Area Agency on Aging: (805) 477-7300
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Veterans
- Veterans Association Caregiver Support: 1-855-260-3274
Physical and Emotional Health
Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers
Family Caregiving Alliance- Discusses effects of caregiving on health and well-being and outlines 8 helpful self-care tools.
Caregiver Stress Fact Sheet
Office of Woman’s Health- Discusses causes of stress and ways to help prevent and alleviate stress.
English PDF
Spanish PDF
Caregivers and Exercise- Take Time For Yourself- PDF
NIA- Explains how physical activity is not only good for your physical health, but also you mental health.
Los Cuidadores y la Depressión (Caregivers and Depression) – Family Caregiver Alliance
Caregiving Self Care Tips and Resources
SCAN Healthy At Any Age Podcast
SCAN’s podcast series on mental health covers mental health diagnoses, how to maintain good mental health and handling grief and social isolation.
