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California Caregivers

Home health workers, mainly women and people of color, are vital to California’s healthcare. This series celebrates these CA Caregivers by documenting their lived experiences. This work is part of a collaboration with The California Department of Aging’s CalGrows program, which offers free online training for caregivers to gain valuable skills for career advancement, and if eligible can earn $6000 stipends. Time is running out as the program ends in August 2024.

Six Years Strong: A Burmese Caregiver and Community Activist’s Journey

May 14, 2024

Myanmar Gazette | Swe Swe Myint, a caregiver in her mid-50s, immigrated to the US with her family in 2000 through the Diversity Visa program.

Ramma Mohammed: Home Health Caregiver, Unsung Hero

May 7, 2024

Al Enteshar Newspaper | Ramma Mohammed has dedicated over five years to in-home support care — a vocation born out of necessity but fueled by deep compassion.

The Integral Role of Home Health Care in Arab and Muslim Communities

May 6, 2024

Al Enteshar Newspaper | Home health care constitutes a critical component of the healthcare system, especially within the Arab American and Muslim communities in the United States.

Caring for the Colonel: A Daughter’s Caregiving Story

May 3, 2024

India Currents | There is no word for caregiving in any of the 26 Indian languages, but in Desi households, the notion of caregiving is interwoven into relationships with parents.

Caring For A Dad With Dementia: Ajay Khanna’s Story

May 2, 2024

India Currents | When a combination of Parkinson’s and Dementia took a toll on his dad’s health, Ajay Khanna made the wrenching decision to place him in an assisted living facility.

A Shift From Family Caregivers to ‘CAREGIVERS’

May 1, 2024

Hmong Daily News | For most Hmong families, family members are the preferred caregivers, but when there is no choice, the alternative is to turn to hired professionals.

It’s Not Just Giving Care, It’s Being CARE: Compassionate, Affectionate, Responsible, Empathetic

Apr 29, 2024

Siliconeer | Young South Asian Americans share their stories of providing comprehensive care for their grandparents.

Una Vida de Servicio y Cuidado Para Los Adultos Mayores

Apr 19, 2024

Impulso | Para Dulce María Chávez cuidar a las personas mayores no es solo un trabajo es ofrecerles atención, cuidados y apoyo.

‘I Promised I Would Care for Him’

Apr 18, 2024

Kiosko Magazine | Diana Lara has spent the past 33 years caring for a friend who is paralyzed from the neck down, a demanding job that leaves her little time and less pay.

Caring for Elders is Something ‘Innate in Me’

Apr 2, 2024

EMS | For the past year, Violeta Olivares has been the caregiver for Joan McBride, a retired school teacher who suffers from dementia.

Free Online Training for California Home Health Workers Ending Soon

Mar 15, 2024

EMS | If you’re struggling to care for elderly or disabled friends or family, CalGrows has hundreds of free — and paying — online or in-person classes to help.