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CAREGIVING CHRONICLES

Information and resources that support your role in caring for a loved one.

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Caregiver burnout and how to find time for self-care

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Free webinars that you can watch anytime, from AARP.

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Alzheimer’s Cafe in Marlborough offers caregivers and their loved ones a respite together

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Create a Better Day Café offers people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers a chance to enjoy some respite with fun activities together in monthly meetings at Pleasantries Adult Day Services in Marlborough.

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Natick Community Senior Center offering support groups for caregivers

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The Natick Community Senior Center is offering a support group for family caregivers and another for bereavement. Both meet monthly at the center

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HESSCO Caregiver Day of R&R offers resources and relaxation for area caregivers

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Area caregivers can get a chance to relax and recharge at HESSCO’s Caregiver Day of R&R on September 23 in Wrentham.

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Golden Pond offering caregivers ‘A Night of Pampering’ next month

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Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton is offering “A Night of Pampering for Caregivers” on September 26.

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Advocates’ next telephone support group for caregivers begins September 17

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Framingham-based Advocates, Inc. will begin its latest telephone support group for caregivers of older adults on September 17.

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Traditions of Wayland hosting presentation on older adults’ sleep disorders

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Traditions of Wayland is offering an educational presentation on sleep disorders and ways for older adults to improve their sleep on Tuesday, September 9.

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Advocates still accepting new members for fall caregiver telephone support group

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Advocates’ innovative telephone support group for family caregivers is still accepting new members for its 12-week fall program

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Alzheimer’s Association, Hearthstone Alzheimer Care offer free support and training for family caregivers

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Family caregivers caring for a loved one with Alzheimer`s have new sources of support, with the Alzheimer’s Association offering a free “Care Consultation” program and Hearthstone Alzheimer Care offering free trainings in the “I’m Still Here” approach to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s at home.

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Natick hosting “Options for Older Adults” housing fair on Oct. 16

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The “Options for Older Adults” housing fair will be held at the Natick Community-Senior Center on Thursday, Oct. 16, with information on senior housing options, more than 30 exhibitors and a series of free educational sessions.