Most of us will be caregivers at some point in our lives. Caregivers are friends or relatives who help others complete routine tasks. When an older loved one needs our help, we want to ensure our loved one has the services and support they need to continue to enjoy life. SDSU Extension strives to help you find the resources needed to help you accomplish your goal.
SDSU Extension provides education and resources for older adults and their families.
Family caregivers often find they do not know where to turn for help and support during their caregiving journey. The following resources provide information and organizations that may be useful to anyone who is a family caregiver.
From assisted living to home health, learn some important tips for deciding which long-term care options best fit the needs and budget of your loved ones in their later years.
Not sure where to start when putting together an advance care plan for your loved ones? Learn some key considerations to get the conversation started.
It is important for you and your family to explore how you would want to be cared for if you were ever to receive a dementia diagnosis.
Planning for care and end-of-life is overwhelming. This content may help you prioritize activities around planning for these eventualities in your life.
Advance care planning is an important topic and is often discussed in small group settings. We have provided the tools to help you successfully lead a small group event to help teach others about advance care planning.
SDSU Extension developed a course called Caregiving for Rural Families. This self-paced course is designed to help rural people learn about long-term services support, how to help someone with routine tasks like bathing or brushing teeth, and how caregivers need to prepare for emergency situations.
Care conversations are a one-hour, no-cost conversation to discuss elder care or planning questions that you may have.
Do you or a loved one have a difficult time managing your medications?