FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Santa Cruz, CA — May 28, 2025 — Health Projects Center (HPC) is honored to receive a generous operating support grant from the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County. This critical funding will help advance HPC’s mission to support older adults, caregivers, and healthcare professionals throughout Santa Cruz County, building a community where people can age with dignity, independence, and health at home. With Foundation funds, HPC aims to continue creatin

Lory Carriedo On Mother’s Day, caregiving can be especially meaningful and is a great opportunity to show your appreciation and make the...

By Melissa West-Kevan 🧊 Keeping Seniors Safe with Proper Hydration During Summer As temperatures climb, seniors face a higher risk of dehydration, which can lead to serious conditions like heat stroke, urinary tract infections, and kidney issues. With age, the body’s ability to conserve water weakens, and the sense of thirst diminishes, making it easy to become dehydrated without realizing it. 💧 Tips to Stay Hydrated: Encourage water throughout the day, not just when thirst

Julia Cruz-Moreno Dementia affects individuals differently; no two cases are alike. People with dementia may experience a range of emotional changes, including confusion, delusion, fear, anxiety, anger, and sadness, all due to alterations in brain function. It can be challenging for caregivers to understand the causes behind these behaviors. Caregivers often find themselves in the role of detectives, assessing and evaluating the behaviors of their loved ones, especially when

By Maria Quiroz Caregivers play a vital role in caring for those who can no longer care for themselves. Being a caregiver is both a...

Jessica Mattila, MSW, LCSW Since I started writing these articles in September 2024, I have been reflecting on my cancer diagnosis and treatment and the parallels it shares with the caregiving journey our clients (and countless millions across the world) have undertaken. The diagnosis – whether it be cancer, dementia, or an acute event like a stroke - carries weight and signifies a change from what a person was and the life they imagined onto a different trajectory. I am not