Getting your patient to take their medicine is not an easy task. Help make your patient take their medicine by talking to them, easing the taste, keeping a medicine calendar, easing side-effects, and providing education.

Learn what Alzheimer's is and the essential tips and strategies for taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's. Discover how to create a safe environment, encourage physical activity and social interaction, provide structure and routine, and take care of your own well-being as a caregiver.

On December 21st, the Long Beach Homeless Memorial, hosted by the Homeless Coalition with support from local leaders and clergy, was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park to honor the 99 homeless individuals who lost their lives in Long Beach in 2022.

Discover the numerous health benefits of gardening for seniors, including improved physical and mental well-being, increased socialization, and the opportunity to enjoy nature in a fulfilling and therapeutic way

Self-care is a critical aspect of being a caregiver that is often neglected. It’s important to remember that taking care of yourself is not only necessary for your own well-being, but it is also necessary for you to be able to effectively care for others

The California Department of Public Health has opened applications for a $21.5 million grant for nursing home and long-term care infrastructure and preparedness. This is an important step in ensuring the safety of our most vulnerable populations.

We are proud to present the Annual Report of Ca Care Association, demonstrating our successes and challenges from 2022.

Know CDSS’ recent update to RCFEs on contacting 9-1-1 regulations.

Through our collaborative effort, she can bring a wealth of knowledge on rules, regulations, and standards related to care for individuals with disabilities. This includes understanding state requirements such as licensing, inspections, personnel qualifications, patient rights, complaints procedures, infection control measures, discharge processes, and more. They are also well-versed in the different types of services the facility provides, including assessment reviews, therapeutic interventions, clinical supervision, activity planning, and navigating systems of support.

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Angelica Cortez as the newest Advisory Member at the California Care Association. Dr. Cortez brings impressive knowledge and experience to help guide our organization.

How Does It Help Caregiver Training?

#GivingTuesday provides much-needed financial assistance that allows us to offer free caregiver training to our employees. This training covers the basics of caregiving, emergency preparedness, and more. It's an invaluable resource for our caregivers, and it wouldn't be possible without the support of donors.

Do you know what to do in an emergency? Learn first aid basics so you can help care for loved ones or coworkers in a crisis.

In November, we salute the professionals who work tirelessly to provide home care services and help patients live their lives with dignity.

Pets can provide a number of benefits for those living in assisted living facilities. From reducing stress levels to promoting a sense of community, read on to learn more about the benefits of allowing pets in your facility!

The Ca Care Association would like to announce changes to our monthly meetings starting DECEMBER 2022. We’ve now combined our meeting days into one. In our general meeting we welcome caregivers, community leaders, community partners, and care providers!

Part of our mission is to help impact areas by preserving existing programs in California to reduce the shortage in housing individuals in need of care and supervision. Through workforce readiness and caregiver training, we can respond directly through scheduled training. Through Cal Care Jobs our goal is to raise awareness of job openings for our care provider members.

Ca Care Association partners with ERC Pros to help care providers and business owners understand and claim the employee retention credit.

California Care Association is excited to announce that The People's Resource Center has joined as a vendor member. CA CARE ASSOCIATION is a 501(c)(3) organization working with Home and Community Based Care Providers to support the industry through education and Standardized Best Practices.

Ca Care Association joined the 4th (and last) RCFE Provider Stakeholders Meeting for 2022.

Imagine having all of your family's health information in one place that you could access from your phone, tablet, or computer. No more scrambling to find a doctor's phone number or trying to remember which medications you’ve taken. That is what OtisHealth offers.