Resources for caregivers
Unless noted, these groups are not affiliated with UC Davis Health; however, they are area and national experts in the field. They may provide additional information that supports you in your role as a caregiver.
Is there a service you access that is not on this list? We are always interested in learning about resources or organizations that support caregivers in the community. Please email suggestions to hs-FCI@ucdavis.edu
Sacramento-area resources
Agency on Aging Area 4
916-486-1876
Creating and supporting opportunities that enhance the lives of older adults and their families to be safe, healthy and independent. Serving Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties.
California Caregiver Resource Center
The 11 nonprofit California Caregiver Resource Centers (CRCs) serve family caregivers of adults affected by chronic and debilitating health conditions including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular diseases (such as stroke or aneurysms), degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury, among many others.
City of Sacramento Older Adult Services and Social Groups
916-808-5462
City of Davis Older Adult Services
530-757-5696
California Department on Aging
California Aging and Adult Information Line
800-510-2020
Toll-free, statewide phone number links older Californians and their caregivers to information and assistance in their own area. Calls are automatically routed to the appropriate Agency on Aging.
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
916-728-9333
Private, non-profit agency dedicated to serving families and individuals who provide care for brain impaired individuals and frail older adults. Serving Northern California’s Gold Country counties — Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba.
Meals on Wheels by ACC
877-434-8075
Serving Sacramento County seniors. Home-delivered meals for older adults who have difficulty leaving their homes or preparing food for themselves.
Rebuilding Together Sacramento
916-455-1880
Nonprofit, volunteer home-rehabilitation organization provides services to improve the health, safety and efficiency of homes in the Sacramento area for low-income homeowners, including older adults.
Sacramento County Aging Resources Directory
Local, state and national resources and services available to older adults and caregivers living in Sacramento County. All organizations are government or non-profit agencies.
UC Davis Alzheimer’s Resource Center
Community education page for the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center — advancing the understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias through comprehensive patient evaluations and leading-edge research.
UC Davis Health Comprehensive Cancer Center
Caregiver support page for the UC Davis Health Comprehensive Cancer Center – providing leading-edge cancer care research, education and outreach.
Additional resources
Administration for Community Living
Help finding online tools, specific programs, services and service providers to enable older adults to live where they choose and participate in their communities.
Alzheimer’s Association
Helpline: 800-272-3900
Education, support and research
The American Cancer Society
Education, support and research
American Heart Association
Education, support and research
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
Financial, health, help at home, housing and resource library for older people and caregivers
Choosing a Home Health Aide
A Place for Mom article
Choosing a Nursing Home
National Institutes of Health article
Daughterhood.org
Online community sharing information, support and resources
Diverse Elders Coalition
Advocates for policies and highlights programs that improve aging in communities.
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Center for Disease Control article
Fall Prevention
National Institutes of Health article
Family Caregiver Alliance
Improving quality of life for family caregivers and people who receive their care; many resources in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and other languages, as well as English.
Home Alone Alliance Family Caregiving How-to Series
AARP and partners
How to be a Caregiver
New York Times guide
Older Adult Nest Egg
Nonprofit website that seeks to protect elders vulnerable to financial scams and fraud through education, research and risk assessments.
Parkinson’s Foundation
Education, support and research
Zen Caregiving Project
Mindfulness-based tools and approaches for caregivers. Supporting caregivers in building emotional resilience enabling them to maintain delivery of high-quality and compassionate care.
COVID-19-related resources
Practical Tips for Caregivers Concerned About Coronavirus
AARP
A COVID-19 DECISION AID: How Do I Choose When to Interact with People or Take Part in Activities Outside My Home During the Pandemic?
(Also available in PDF format in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin.)
Gerontological Society of America
