Established in 1987 as a non-profit 501c3, Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC) is the leading provider of free caregiver support services for families caring for frail older adults and adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders in San Diego County. Serving over 80,000 families annually, SCRC offers a wide variety of support services that include education, care planning, case management, counseling, respite care and support groups. Tax ID 33-0402867.
In this month's episode, Roberto chats with Robert Betancourt, Founder and Director of SoCal Stroke Survivors, a nonprofit organization based in Chula Vista dedicated to enhancing the lives of stroke survivors and their families through education, advocacy, and compassionate care. Listen to their conversation about the causes, warning signs, and lasting impact of strokes - the leading cause of disability worldwide - and why acting fast when symptoms appear can mean the difference between recovery and permanent damage. Robert shares his own powerful story of surviving a major stroke in 2022 and how that experience inspired him to start SoCal Stroke Survivors, while Roberto highlights the critical role family caregivers play in a stroke survivor's recovery and the support services available through SCRC.Keywords: aphasia, vascular dementia, stroke recovery, caregiver support, disability
2 Sept 2026
Episode 90: Home Safety for Caregivers and Older Adults
In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Misti Rodriguez-Gyamfi, Trauma Injury Prevention and Trauma Survivors Network Program Coordinator at UC San Diego Health. Listen to their conversation about practical strategies for preventing falls in the home, one of the leading causes of injury and death among adults over 65. Misti shares tips on footwear, lighting, rugs, grab bars, and room-by-room safety assessments. They also discuss how to keep older adults with dementia physically and socially active, and highlight free and low-cost community resources available to San Diego caregivers.Keywords: fall prevention, home safety assessment, grab bars, aging in place
3 Aug 2026
Episode 89: Caregiving while Managing Your Own Health
In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Lilly Ribner, a graduate social work student, breast cancer survivor, and family caregiver. Listen to their conversation about navigating the emotional and practical challenges of caring for a mother with Alzheimer's while raising young children and managing her own cancer diagnosis. Lilly shares how she found support through SCRC's counseling services, the importance of involving children in caregiving in age-appropriate ways, and how her personal experience inspired her to pursue a career in social work to help others facing similar journeys.Keywords: sandwich generation, anticipatory grief, caregiver burnout, caregiver isolation
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