Dear UCSF Community,

Caring for an older loved one can be deeply meaningful—and at times, overwhelming. On September 1, UCSF Campus Life Services Family Services launched the Elder Care Resource and Referral Program to help ease the journey and connect you with support.

Through the UCSF Climate Survey, we heard the need for a program that supports you in caring for your loved ones. This new program reflects our commitment to your success as a faculty member, employee, learner, and caregiver.

The Elder Care Resource and Referral Program offers:

• Personalized Support – Connect with us for direct guidance and elder care referrals.
• Elder Care Support Groups – Offers a safe space to share experiences and find support in the community. Registration for support groups beginning October 15 will open shortly.
• Elder Care Bulletin Board – A place to post, share, and connect with others in similar situations. You can join the Elder Care Bulletin Board today.
• Educational Webinars – Learn from experts about topics that matter most to caregivers. Webinars will be scheduled throughout the year; in the interim, browse past webinar recordings.

The program is led by Family Services Manager Pauline Lee, who has been successfully running the Childcare Referral program for the past 29 years. “We’ve just started developing the Elder Care Resource and Referral program and welcome suggestions from the campus community so we can, as much as possible, tailor our resources to the campus’ needs,” shared Lee.

Visit the UCSF Adult and Elder Care website for more information and additional resources, such as Sittercity, a service to find local childcare, senior care, and pet care.

 ‌Sincerely,

Erin S. Gore
Senior Vice Chancellor
Finance and Administration

Jon Giacomi 
Associate Vice Chancellor
Campus Life Services