Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series

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. 

Upcoming Webinars

Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM 

Join us for a special April Caring for the Caregiver webinar in recognition of Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. This session is designed for people living with Parkinson’s, family and care partners, and aging network professionals. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to strengthen the “Parkinson’s village” by building the right care team, connecting with community-based supports, and planning ahead with confidence. We are pleased to welcome Cathi Thomas, RN, MS, American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) Information and Referral Coordinator and Program Director at the Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Boston University Medical Campus; Anne Muskopf, OTR/L, Director of the Charlotte & Richard Okonow Parkinson’s Family Support Program at Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS) in Waltham; and Virgil Stucker, Care Partner and Coordinator of the Berkshire Parkinson’s Support Group at the Monterey Council on Aging.

• Cathi will provide an overview of Parkinson’s disease and the Parkinson’s caregiving experience, and share guidance on navigating care, building a strong Parkinson’s care team, and connecting to services and resources.
• Anne will speak to the value of community-based supports for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners, and how these programs can complement medical care by promoting day-to-day functioning, emotional well-being, and connection.
• Virgil will introduce the Long-Term Planning Guide he has been developing with people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners, and walk through how to use this tool to look ahead, set realistic goals, and organize medical, legal, financial, and emotional supports before a crisis. 

Register for the webinar today!

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.