Page 19 - Gilbert Awards 6-Year Scrapbook

2011 Winner, Diverse/Multicultural Communities:

Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC) - San Diego, CA

The SCRC assists families and communities in caring for adults with chronic and disabling conditions. Es-

tablished in 1987, SCRC is the leading provider of support services to family caregivers in San Diego and

Imperial Counties. The organization has helped thousands through information and referral, comprehen-
sive caregiver assessments, short and long-term care planning and consultation, caregiver counseling and

training, community education and outreach, support groups and respite services.

Website: www.caregivercenter.org

Programs: CALMA (Cuida-

dores Acompañándose

y Luchando para Mejorar y

Seguir Adelante*); and

CUIDAR (Cuidadores Unidos

Inspirados en Dar Amor**)

With Latinos being the fastest growing

population at greatest risk for developing

Alzheimer’s disease and associated de-

mentias (ADAD), the programs’ goals are

to help reduce caregiver depression and
burden while improving the coping skills

and health of Spanish-speaking, Latino

family caregivers of persons with ADAD.

The intent is to provide a culturally and

linguistically appropriate mental health
intervention for Latino family caregivers.

Activities include providing outreach

through Promotoras; and providing psy-

cho-educational interventions.

English translations:
*Caregivers United to Improve and Move Forward

**Caregivers United and Inspired to Give Love

“I have been caring for my mother for seven years....I felt incompetent, without help ...I sacriiced

my own life, my activities, and withdrew from people. Taking the CUIDAR classes I have learned

how to better cope with my current situation, to have patience, learn relaxation exercises, and listen to

music.” - Hispanic female caregiver of 86 year-old mother with Alzheimer’s disease

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