Caregiving across cultures starts with heart.
The Essential Guide for Everyday Caregivers
Whether you’re a devoted daughter, a kind neighbor, a home aide, or an older adult caring for your spouse—you are not alone. CLAS Caring was made just for you.
This guide offers easy-to-read insights on how culture shapes the way we talk, show pain, make decisions, and heal. It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about starting with understanding.
The Author
Doris Karpeh-Diaz
Written by a community advocate and caregiving educator with 20+ years of experience. Doris Karpeh-Diaz is co-founder of Centro De Amigos, the only Latino-focused adult day services program in Rockland County, and founder of MijaNY, a digital hub connecting Latina caregivers to resources and peer support.
Caregiving across cultures starts with heart.
This book is for you if you are…
👵 Family caregivers
Sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, and grandkids taking care of aging loved ones at home.
🤝 Home attendants & personal care aides
Whether agency-trained or informal helpers in the community.
🏡 Neighbors and volunteers
Those stepping in to help a senior in their building, church, or neighborhood.
🌍 Immigrant caregivers
People from other countries who now care for American elders or those from other cultural backgrounds.
📚 Caregivers with or without formal training
Often between ages 50–80, caring for someone close in age or even older.
📚 Caregivers with or without formal training
This guide doesn’t assume any medical background.
Caregiving across cultures starts with heart.
What you’ll learn
🏡 Create Safe Home Spaces
Learn practical tips for setting up secure, comfortable environments tailored to seniors’ needs.
❤️ Manage Stress & Emotions
Discover strategies to navigate difficult feelings—both yours and your loved one’s—with empathy and resilience.
🌐 Access Cultural Resources
Unlock a curated list of culturally respectful tools, services, and community programs for diverse caregiving situations.
⚖️ Balance Care & Self-Care
Master techniques to care for yourself—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—while supporting others.
📋 Build a Practical Care Plan
Use step-by-step guides and checklists to organize medical, financial, and daily routines with confidence.
🤝 Connect with Support Networks
Find and engage with local and online caregiver communities for peer advice, encouragement, and shared experiences.
Caregiving across cultures starts with heart.
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Let’s support our caregivers with tools, heart, and understanding—because culture matters in care.
