The Caring for the Caregiver webinar series brings simple, practical solutions to family caregivers throughout Massachusetts.
- This page, Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series , is offered by
- Executive Office of Elder Affairs
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 Elder Affairs (EOEA) is here to be your partner in managing any emotional, physical, and/or financial stress that can come from caring for a loved one.
EOEA 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.
Upcoming Webinars
Webinar Topic: Spotting and Stopping Medicare Fraud: A Guide for Caregivers
Date: Thursday, November 21st at 12:00 PM
Register: Click here
Webinar Description: This webinar is designed for family caregivers to equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to protect their loved ones from Medicare fraud, errors, and misleading marketing practices.
The session will begin with an overview of Medicare basics by Kathy Grant, Assistant Director of the Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) Program at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. She will cover the essentials of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, along with guidance on how SHINE can help beneficiaries select appropriate health and drug coverage tailored to their individual needs.
Following this introduction, Dennis Hohengasser, MA SMP Volunteer, will delve into Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol’s (MA SMP) “Prevent, Detect, and Report” approach to Medicare fraud prevention. Caregivers will learn to recognize common types of Medicare fraud, such as billing for services not received, and will receive tips on spotting red flags in Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) and using Explanation of Benefits (EOB) notices to monitor coverage, verify accuracy, and catch potential issues early. Dennis will also address misleading Medicare Advantage marketing tactics, empowering caregivers to understand plan options and avoid deceptive advertisements.
To further assist, Dennis will introduce practical tools like a Medicare.gov online account, which provides instant access to benefits statements, and the MA SMP Healthcare Tracker Booklet—a resource that caregivers can use to keep all healthcare information in one place. Available in multiple languages, this booklet is an ideal way to organize doctor visits, prescriptions, and questions, making it easier to track and verify healthcare records.
The session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask specific questions about Medicare fraud and receive expert guidance from the MA SMP team.
Additional Details: This webinar will last approximately an hour, with an interactive Q&A segment. It will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Register today to secure your spot and submit any questions you would like addressed during the session.
About MA SMP: Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (MA SMP) is committed to educating and empowering Massachusetts residents to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud. With resources available in multiple languages, MA SMP supports caregivers and seniors throughout the Commonwealth. Learn more at MA SMP's website.
Previous Webinars
To watch previous episodes in the Caring for the Caregiver webinar series, click here or select 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.