Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center

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Welcome

Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to serving families and people who are providing care for brain impaired adults and the frail elderly.

We welcome you to our website and hope you obtain needed information and education to help support you throughout your journey as a caregiver.

Community News

May is Stroke Awareness Month

Up to 80 percent of all strokes can be prevented—start reducing risk now.

Although stroke can happen to anyone, certain risk factors can increase chances of a stroke. However, studies show that up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by working with a healthcare professional to reduce personal risk. It is important to manage personal risk and know how to recognize and respond to stroke signs and symptoms. Learn interactively about more than 20 leading risk factors for stroke through the interactive risk factor tool.

Stroke Prevention Guidelines

The following Stroke Prevention Guidelines will help you learn how you may be able to lower your risk for a first stroke.

National Stroke Association's Stroke Prevention Advisory Board, an elite group of the nation's leading experts on stroke prevention, established the first Stroke Prevention Guidelines. They were published in a 1999 issue of Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and have been updated to reflect current medical standards.

Talk to a healthcare professional and follow these guidelines. . .see more (to go to link) http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=p revent

25 Years and Beyond

It is with great pride that I announce the 25th Anniversary of Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center. Del Oro has provided a single point of entry for families to access a comprehensive package of services, education and support, tailored to the individual needs and diverse demographics of family caregivers... read more

Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center – 6th Annual Fundraiser & Cook-Off “Cruise Around the World”

Thursday, July 12, 2012

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Divine Savior Catholic Church

9079 Greenback Lane

Orangevale, CA 95662

Tickets = $25 in advance/$35 at the door.

For more information please contact Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center at (916) 728-9333

Join us for this festive event which will include a cook-off by local chefs from various senior living and care providers. Each agency will be cooking food from a different country. All proceeds benefit Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center, and the family caregivers we serve.

• Special events, including our annual fundraiser

• Office help

• Speaking engagements

• Advocacy

If you are interested, please contact Amber Jett, Executive Assistant with Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center at ahenning@deloro.org

or call 916-728-9333 x100.

Upcoming Events

Understanding Memory Loss

This event will help you to identify; warning signs of dementia, differences between dementia and Alzheimer’s and more... Continue

Senior Care Solutions Educational Series

Please join us for this FREE workshop for professionals and elders on the prevention of scams, fraud, and identity theft. Handouts will be provided. Bring your friends and your questions... Continue

Support Groups

Access a complete listing of support groups in our service area.

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Adopt A Caregiver

Boat Donation

phone: (916) 728-9333 • (800) 635-0220 • fax: (916) 728-9313 • crc@deloro.org

Car Donation

Friendly Volunteers NEEDED!

Do you love people? Do you love Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center? We are looking to fill several volunteer positions at Del Oro and we need YOU! Whether you can spare a few hours a week or can make a more significant time commitment, please consider becoming a Del Oro volunteer.

We can use your help in the following areas: