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CAREGIVING CHRONICLES
Information and resources that support your role in caring for a loved one.
Caregiver burnout and how to find time for self-care
Free webinars that you can watch anytime, from AARP.
Caregiving Chronicles Q&A: MetroWest Meds program providing much needed prescription drug assistance
MetroWest Meds program manager Susan Moriarty discusses the Natick VNA‘s program to provide prescription drug assistance to uninsured and underinsured individuals in MetroWest.
Alzheimer’s Cafe in Marlborough offers caregivers and their loved ones a respite together
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.
Natick Community Senior Center offering support groups for caregivers
The Natick Community Senior Center is offering a support group for family caregivers and another for bereavement. Both meet monthly at the center
New online Alzheimer’s resources offer increased information, support for caregivers
A look at some of the new online resources for Alzheimer`s patients and their caregivers that have been introduced or are being developed.
Golden Pond offering caregivers ‘A Night of Pampering’ next month
Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton is offering “A Night of Pampering for Caregivers” on September 26.
Advocates’ next telephone support group for caregivers begins September 17
Framingham-based Advocates, Inc. will begin its latest telephone support group for caregivers of older adults on September 17.
Advocates still accepting new members for fall caregiver telephone support group
Advocates’ innovative telephone support group for family caregivers is still accepting new members for its 12-week fall program
Alzheimer’s Association, Hearthstone Alzheimer Care offer free support and training for family caregivers
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.
Natick hosting “Options for Older Adults” housing fair on Oct. 16
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.