What is Link2Care?

Link2Care is an online information and support program for family caregivers in California. The resources on the site are specifically designed for those providing care for someone who is living with a disease-related dementia such as Alzheimer's, stroke, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis. Thanks to grant funding there is no cost to members to use this online service. For more detailed information about Link2Care, please click on Information About Link2Care below.

Who can sign up for Link2Care?

Link2Care is available to caregivers who use the services of a California Caregiver Resource Center (CRC), their family members and to patients of the UC Davis Alzheimer's Research Center of California. If you are interested in joining Link2Care, go to the log-on page, click on Sign up Here to complete the registration process. For more information about the CRC nearest you, click on Find Your Local CRC.

What will I find on Link2Care?

When you first enter the site you will see the Link2Care home page. Once in the site members will be able to visit the following featured areas:

Latest News for Caregivers – Current news about issues important to caregivers.

Caregiving Information – A source for factual, dependable information addressing every facet of caregiving and dementia.

Ask the Expert – A place to ask medical, legal and caregiver experts questions at your convenience.

Personal Journal – A confidential place to explore concerns and record your thoughts.

Caregiver Discussion Group – A place to share concerns, ask questions and get support from others who are providing care for a loved one. A former family caregiver moderates the group.

Local Events - A list of classes, workshops and events happening in your own community. The events nearest to you geographically are always listed first on the site.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Link2Care Registration

• I am a Social Worker who works with adults with dementia and their family members. How can I take a more indepth look at the site as a possible resource for my clients?

  Thanks for your interest in Link2Care. Click on the links above in the ‘What will I find on Link2Care' section, to find a helpful view of what the site has to offer. In addition, you can contact the Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) in your area of California and ask them to provide you with a tour of the site. For a listing of the CRCs, click on Find Your CRC. Enter your zip code to find the one nearest you. If you need additional information please e-mail us at link2care@caregiver.org or call us at (800) 445-8106.

• How do I set up my user name and password?

  Selection of your user name and password are part of the Link2Care online registration process. You can register by clicking on the ‘Sign Up Here’ button on the log-on page. Remember to follow the registration instructions for user name and password carefully. Also double check the e-mail address you enter on the registration form to ensure it is correct.

• My daughter helps me care for my husband. Can she sign up for Link2Care too?

  Additional family caregivers are welcome to participate in Link2Care. All we ask is for the primary caregiver (in this case, you), to contact their Family Consultant at their CRC (or Nurse at the Alzheimer's Research Center clinic) and give their authorization for an additional family member to be enrolled in Link2Care. Once the primary caregiver gives their approval, the additional caregiver will be contacted by the CRC and asked some basic information that will be used for identification purposes. The additional caregiver will need to select their own user name and password. It is not necessary for the additional caregiver to live in California.

• How long after enrollment will I be able to enter the Link2Care website?

  You will be able to use Link2Care approximately 1-3 business days after registering. This time is used to check with the Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) or UC Davis Alzheimer's Research Center you identified on your registration form to confirm your eligibility. If you are unsure if you are associated with a CRC or Alzheimer's Research Center, please click on Find Your Local CRC to contact the center nearest you. Once confirmed you will receive a welcome e-mail inviting you to use the site at your convenience.

Family Caregiver Alliance
785 Market Street, Suite 750, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 434-3388 or (800) 445-8106
link2care@caregiver.org