San Diego Caregiver Connections
Caregiver training courses are the foundation of quality care. They equip caregivers with essential skills, knowledge, and empathy required to provide safe and effective support while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they care for. The SDSU Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity (CEAL) is committed to delivering the highest standard of caregiver training and ensuring the well-being of both caregivers and care recipients.
The Need
With an aging population and increasing demand for personalized care, there simply aren’t enough trained professionals to meet these needs. This shortage puts immense pressure on existing caregivers, compromises the quality of care, and leaves vulnerable individuals without adequate support.
Our Solution
San Diego Caregiver Connections is a groundbreaking initiative that offers free competency-based courses, peer support, and career pathways to boost job satisfaction and retention rates. Our solutions for caregivers include training courses to enhance caregiving skills and provide essential knowledge, along with peer support networks that foster community, shared experiences, and emotional support.
Free Training Courses
If you’re a caregiver, or know someone who is, we invite you to explore our comprehensive training curriculum, available both online and in-person. Our courses cover essential topics, including activities of daily living, stress management, understanding dementia, and effective problem-solving techniques.
Peer Support
Caregiving is both a profoundly rewarding and intensely demanding role. Whether you are caring for an aging family member, a loved one with a chronic illness, or working as a professional caregiver, the journey can be overwhelming. However, you don’t have to navigate this path alone. The San Diego Caregiver Connections Peer Support program is a strong network of peers with shared experiences who can provide emotional support, advice, empowerment, problem-solving skills, and resources. Click here to learn more.
Our Partners
Our Impact
Since its inception, our initiatives have made a profound impact, with over 6,000 participants benefitting from our programs. These individuals have completed over 62,000 hours of training, equipping themselves with invaluable skills and knowledge. Notably, our programs have fostered diversity and inclusion, with 82% of participants identifying as people of color and 25% being multilingual.
