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Guiding clients in identifying appropriate services & programs to meet individual family needs; establishing non-profit partnerships with care-focused organizations
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Assisting you in preparing for ‘what if’ scenarios caring for an elder or loved one needing additional support
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Providing the latest information and news impacting caregivers, elder, medical, insurance and housing issues.
Caring Across Communities, Inc.
Caring Across Communities, Inc.
Our Mission: Elevating and cultivating public awareness of family caregiving using multi-media forums, through delivery of collaborative support and advocacy programs to intergenerational, cross-cultural, and caring communities.
How is Caring Across Communities, Inc. already making impact? Keep reading then connect with us!
Caring for Siblings, Yourself, and Your Money – KIRC Sunday Coffee Chat and Support Show
Introduction to long term care insurance: what you need to know
Preventing bed sores: Lessons from a gerontologist
Family caregiver turned community activist
CaCFC) is a statewide coalition of family caregivers and support organizations convened by USC Family Caregiver Support Center/LACRC, Family Caregiver Alliance, and Los Angeles Alliance for Community Health and Aging, with funding from Community Catalyst and Archstone Foundation.
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Keeping It REAL Caregiving Blog
Covid-19 took my father's life. Statistics and insensitive comments from Covid-19 doubters hurt just as much as losing dad
I want closure but its impossibleOne million people dead from Covid-19. That is the horrific tally the United States now owns. It is a heart wrenching reality to consider how ...
Help, I'm exhausted! Can I get paid to take care of my mom?
Call-to-Action, your caregiving calendar & sorting through Medicare helpHello KIRC family.Most of us would agree, that caregiving comes in many shapes, sizes, experiences and outcomes.In this update a few items:Upcoming ...
When White-hot hate hits: Is anyone safe?
Aging + Gun Violence: The American Dream?📮Missed our recent posts? You can read them here:How long does the internal stress linger? A recent nightmare has me asking, 'Can we suffer ...
How long does the internal stress linger? A recent nightmare has me asking, 'Can we suffer from caregiving PTSD?'
What wakes YOU up at night - dreams, nightmares or something more?Hello KIRC family!I would like to say thank you for coming along on this journey. For anyone who is ...
A Poem for Mother’s Day and beyond!
A special thanks to friend, poet, chef, and author Vic Coletto for creating a heartfelt piece honoring our mothers.
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“There is only so much you can learn without knowing what there is to learn. Keeping it REAL Caregiving is my way of lending a helping hand.
My journey of caring for my elderly mother in the last years of her life opened my eyes to the need for a more coordinated, holistic, supportive and healthy way for all of us to ensure our loved ones have the best care possible in their final chapters.”
Julia Yarbough
Founder, Keeping it REAL Caregiving
“Julia, thanks so much for the valuable information regarding care for our handicapped son.”
“Julia was able to give my mom and I some direction and assistance from her past experience with her own mother. Not even knowing where to begin Julia gave us a great deal of suggestions and guidance.”
“Figuring out caregiving for your elderly parents can be overwhelming. Julia helped cut through the clutter and noise to get to the heart of what those of us who are caregivers need: resources and information. Thank you for what you do!”
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