Provides assistance to eligible aged, blind and disabled individuals who are unable to remain safely in their own homes without this assistance. Offers an alternative to out of home care, such as skilled nursing or board and care.

Works with the Connecting Point Public Authority to provide a list of contracted IHSS care providers including community care providers, friends, neighbors, and relatives. Services provided could include: household chores, personal care services, transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments, protective supervision, paramedical services as ordered by a physician, help with mobility inside and outside the home, and other services per State guidelines.

Maintains a registry of independent home care providers. Refers home care providers to seniors and people with disabilities who qualify for In-Home Supportive Services and need assistance with domestic tasks and personal care. Refers home care providers to consumers who do not qualify for IHSS through a private pay registry. Assists care providers in completing the steps to register as an IHSS provider, including orientation, paperwork, and Live Scan fingerprinting. Assists IHSS providers with timesheets and payroll. Provides health benefits to eligible IHSS providers. Offers online and in-person training to care providers, consumers, or anyone interested in improving their skills. 

This resource is eligible for electronic referral. Provides in-home assessments for caregivers and loved ones to help create a specific plan to assist the in-home caregiver with respite and other resources.

Provides volunteer respite caregivers at no cost.

There are regular trainings for volunteers to become Respite Care Specialists. Call for details. 530-205-9514.

Offers outside referral recommendations to caregiving assistance organizations in the community.

Because the senior population within Placer County is significant, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital and Sutter Roseville Medical Center have multiple community programs that focus on creating better health care access for those 60 years and older and the disabled. Sutter partners with Seniors First to provide the Senior Recreation and Respite Program (R & R) is designed to meet the needs of older adults with memory or physical impairment. See comprehensive information in the Seniors First Adult Day Programs listing or here. The program provides recreational, social and educational activities for the participants and respite for caregivers to enjoy some free time to themselves. The Seniors First staff is supported by its valuable team of volunteers and completed by personal care aides. R & R meets two times a week at the Seniors First office in Auburn and four times a week at the Twelve Bridges Library in Lincoln. …

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PIRS maintains an updated personal assistant registry by recruiting qualified individuals to be employed by individuals to provide personal assistance, care, or domestic services.  The Personal Assistant Registry Coordinator educates people about employer/employee responsibilities and management strategies, and provides referrals to screened applicants on the registry.  You can contact the Personal Assistant Registry Coordinator at (530) 885-6100, ext. 31.

PIRS:

• Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities
• Educates the community about disability issues
• Provides services to persons with disabilities to live independent productive lives

Placer Independent Resource Services serves Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine counties.

Provides an adult day care facility that is licensed with the State of California. Offers socialization opportunities, peer relationships, reduction of isolation, group and individual exercise, nutritious meals and snacks, counseling and support, medication assistance, and an individual needs and services plan. Offers referrals to local support groups for caregivers.

Specialized Dementia Care Program for early onset Alzheimer's Disease or other cognitive impairments. Safe Memory Care Patio for outdoor enjoyment and activities.

The Caregiver Advantage is a free 7-week program of education and support for caregivers. Pre-registration required. Free care for your loved one provided by Helping Hands Adult Day Program so you can do the training.

2021
Meets once a week on Thursdays beginning September 16, 2021.
10am-1pm - Free training
10am-3pm - Free care provided for the person you care for so you can do the training, then have a couple of hours to do other things.

Contact: Elizabeth Rawson, MA, 530-277-1294, thecaregiveradvantage@gmail.com
www.thecaregiveradvantage.com

2021 Syllabus
Sept 16         Meeting # 1: Creativity As Self-Care    
Introductions, caregiver welcome. A breathing exercise and visualization introduce techniques for stress reduction. Collage integrates what is needed for each caregiver step out of isolation to find a “safe place” to begin to explore self-priority skills. Sharing begins the group pulling together.
 
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The Arc of Placer County offers 5 distinctive programs to adults with special needs residing in Placer County communities and surrounding areas.

The agency serves nearly 400 individuals every day. Services are provided at no cost to the individual or the family.

The Alzheimer's Association seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia through:

• Research
• Connecting people to research studies through TrialMatch
• Advocates for policies and laws that support individuals with dementia and their caregivers
• Raises awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
• Safety services
• Care and support for individuals with all forms of dementia (or mild cognitive impairment), family, friends and professional caregivers through a Helpline (800-272-3900, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week)
• Care consultations
• Education workshops
• Conferences
• Support groups for caregivers and a group for persons with Alzheimer's or other dementias in the early stage
• Written and online materials in multiple languages
• Respite grants