Caregiver Support
The Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Program offers caregivers assistance and support to ease the strain and reduce the challenges of caregiving. Caring for a loved one can often be difficult and frustrating. We recognize the potential emotional, physical and financial strain of caregiving, as well as its pleasures. This site was designed to help you care for your loved one and yourself.
Are you a spouse, daughter, son, grandchild or friend who is caring for an adult age 60 or older? Do you care for someone with Alzheimer��s disease? Or are you 55 years or older and raising a grandchild, young relative or caring for a disabled person? We are here to help—there is local help for you!
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The Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Program empowers elders and caregivers by providing information, education, support, and services that enhance quality of life.
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Learn how to connect with community resources and support groups. Our tip sheets provide several "how-to's," as well as checklists for things like home safety and forms you can use to gather information for doctors visits, or to provide instructions for substitute caregivers. And we provide an extensive list of links to helpful external web resources.
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Regardless if you are just starting out in a caregiving role or continuing to care for an older person whose needs are increasing—you first need to care for yourself. Find tips for preserving your physical and emotional health, community supports that make it possible for you to take a break from your daily responsibilities, and links to resources for fitness advice, health tools and newsletters
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Learn about local and national resources that will help you understand and support the special issues faced by your employees who are caregivers.
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