Overview
Are you a family caregiver living in Massachusetts? Your support and care may include managing medications, getting to a doctor’s appointment, helping with groceries, or organizing finances.
Caregiving is a journey. You may just be starting to create a care plan, or already providing full-time care. Either way, caregiving is an emotional and physical time commitment, and the Executive Office of Aging & Independence is here to be your partner in managing any emotional, physical, and/or financial stress that can come from caring for a loved one.
The Agency partners with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to bring you the Caring for the Caregiver webinar series. This virtual series connects family caregivers in Massachusetts with information and resources regarding their caregiver responsibilities, as well as tips to care for themselves. Each webinar focuses on a different aspect of caregiving, such as self-care for caregivers and navigating family dynamics.
The Caring for the Caregiver webinar series brings simple, practical solutions to family caregivers throughout Massachusetts.
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Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations
This webinar will include live Zoom captions. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. To request an accommodation, please email Masscaregiver@mass.gov and provide a description of the accommodation you will need. When possible, please allow at least two weeks (14 days) advance notice. Last-minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill.
Register for Upcoming Webinar
Navigating End-of-Life Planning and Discussions as a Family Caregiver
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM EST
Talking about end-of-life wishes with a loved one is one of the hardest, and most important, things a family caregiver can do. Yet many caregivers do not know where to begin, what to say, or how to prepare before a crisis occurs. In this webinar, we will explore both the emotional and practical sides of end-of-life planning with two experts who will help caregivers feel more prepared, informed, and supported.
Lisa Pahl, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Advanced Practice Hospice and Palliative Social Worker, will share guidance on how to start meaningful conversations about end-of-life wishes, including how to make these conversations feel less scary or overwhelming.
Priscilla M. Ross, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence, will provide an overview of the key legal and planning tools every Massachusetts caregiver should know about, including Health Care Proxy, Personal Directives, and POLST, and why it's important to have these documents in place before a crisis.
Whether you are just beginning to think about these topics or are already in the middle of having these difficult conversations, this webinar will provide knowledge, language, and tools to help you take the next step.
Previous Webinars
To watch previous episodes in the Caring for the Caregiver webinar series,explore our YouTube playlist orselect specific episodes from the list below:
- Self-Care for Caregivers
- Fraud, Scams, and Financial Abuse – What Caregivers Should Know
- Ambiguous Loss
- Family Dynamics & Communication with Other Family Members
- Training Opportunities for Caregivers
For questions, comments, or feedback about the webinar series, email MassCaregiver@Mass.gov.