Recap: September Livestream

Did you know that more than 96% of family caregivers who provide complex chronic care provide help with Activities of Daily Living and/or Instrumental Activities of Daily Living?

In this livestream, we learn about Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. Whether you’re new to caregiving or looking to strengthen your knowledge, this session provides practical guidance, home safety tips, and other resources to help support you in caregiving

National Family Caregivers Month is coming up in November, and Southern Caregiver Resource Center is offering our community the chance to improve their physical and mental well-being. Join us for our annual Caregiver Strong Virtual 5K!

Starting on November 1st, participants will be able to begin the 5K "race" (about 3 miles) at their own pace. You may run all 3 miles at once, 1 mile at a time, or any combination that suits you! SCRC will send all registrants a guide to planning your run and tracking your progress; each participant will also receive an exclusive Finisher’s Certificate.

Pre-sale registration pricing is available through October 31st at caregivercenter.org/5K. All proceeds directly fund SCRC's free support services for caregivers, including education & training, short- & long-term care planning, case management, counseling & support groups, and more. Make every step count and encourage family caregivers to seek the support they need from SCRC!

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September is Fall Prevention Month! Did you know 1 in 4 older adults report a fall each year? Fall prevention is a team effort, and caregivers play a vital role in keeping their loved ones safe. Staying attentive, supportive, and proactive can make all the difference in preventing falls and protecting independence.

In this livestream, learn the importance of fall prevention, identify risk factors to reduce the probability of a fall, how to start a conversation with the person you care for to discuss fall prevention, and steps to develop an action plan.

Explore all of our past caregiver classes, workshops, and more in English and Spanish on SCRC's YouTube and Facebook.

SCRC's Education and Outreach team is looking for passionate interns to help connect family caregivers to vital services. If you possess the following qualifications:

• Interested in a career with a public health, community or social service agency
• Self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with community members



…come work with us and support family caregivers in your community! For more information, call our office at (858) 268-4432 or send us an email at scrc@caregivercenter.org.