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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
Your KIRC caregiving calendar of events and news you can use for the week of March 27-April 3, 2022
KIRC is working to keep an eye on a round-up of events and developments impacting YOU - the caregiver!Tuesday, March 29, 2022California Department of Aging - Master Plan for AgingInformational ...
How my trip to Alaska sparked an intergenerational friendship: Women's History in a pioneering soul
What can we learn about life and living? Ask an 81-year old!In honor of Women’s History Month, Keeping It REAL Caregiving would like to introduce you to a woman who ...
Will California wildfire season 🔥 be here sooner than we think? Why preparation 🚒 is a MUST – especially for caregivers!
Take action NOW to plan for the worst and hope for the best!It's official! As of March 20, 2022 we rolled into spring.Here in Northern California, it seems Mother Nature ...
Caregiving calendar for the week of March 20, 2022: SAVE THE DATES, news you can use & stay connected!
KIRC invites you to SAVE THE DATE for the next Coffee Chat & Support Hour!Your KIRC caregiving events for the week of March 20 - 26, 2022Be sure to SUBSCRIBE ...
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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