Caring for a loved one can be rewarding and difficult. The are many wonderful resources have been created to help enhance the lives of caregiver and those they care for. These links are some of these many resources.

The Alzheimer’s Association is an excellent resource for those caring for loved ones who are memory impaired. Alzheimer’s Association is a non-profit dedicated to providing resources to those who are diagnosed with memory impairment and the research to find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease.

• Caregiver Support
• Staying Strong – Alzheimer’s Association
• Burnout and Risks of Caregiving - Alzheimer’s Association
• The Help Guide – Helpguide.org
  
  The Help Guide’s mission is to empower you with information you can use to help yourself and your loved ones.
• Family Caregiving Alliance
  
  Family Caregiver Alliance is the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care for loved ones at home.

Always verify you are working with a person or a business who is qualified and licensed to help you with your specific needs. The links below are public directories that may help you begin your search for professional help. As a best practice we recommend asking for references when choosing professional help.

• Department of Consumer Affairs Search
  
  Department of Consumer Affairs Search is a tool to help you find and identify licensed help for anything from Doctors to Contractors, Accountants to Mechanics, any person or Business Licensed by The Department of Consumer Affairs.
• Professional Fiduciary Association of California
  
  The role of a professional includes many different services such as: Trustee, Guardian, Estate Executor, Money Management, Healthcare Representation, Conservator as well as other special roles. A Fiduciary is licensed by the state, be sure to make sure the fiduciary you choose has a license in good standing.
• State Bar of California Attorney Search
  
  Having an attorney that understand the needs of older adults is key in having proper representation and sound legal advice. The California Bar Association Search will help you identify an attorney who is a “certified specialist” in the areas that affect older adults such as Elder Law & Estate Planning, Trust and Probate.