Source: Diverse Elders Coalition Report by Community Catalyst “The healthcare world is changing; providers who have been serving a certain population are now serving a completely new population, a more diverse population. When you talk about cultural competency, what...
Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired's (MABVI) mission is to work with individuals with vision loss to eliminate barriers and create opportunities. The MABVI website contains information about living with vision loss, community events,...
Massachusetts Lifespan Respite Coalition
The Massachusetts Lifespan Respite Coalition's (MLRC) mission is to promote and support access to quality respite care options that enhance the lives of individuals and families with special needs throughout the lifespan. Their website contains resources for...
Caregiving MetroWest
Caregiving Metrowest is a website devoted to caregivers of elders is 25 MetroWest towns of Massachusetts. The website provides information, connection to resources and community support.
Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs – Caregiver support
This website links to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs Caregiver Support Page, which provides resources about caregiving.
Caregiver Action Network
This website provides resources and information about caregiving, in addition to volunteer opportunities.
Presidential Proclamation – National Family Caregivers Month, 2014
As part of National Family Caregivers Month in November 2014, President Obama gave a Presidential Proclamation.
Exercise for Seniors
This resource provides information about the benefits of exercise and physical activity for seniors. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine
Exercise and Fitness Over 50
This guide provides exercise and fitness tips and resources related to healthy aging. Source: HelpGuide.org
Guide to Addiction Prevention for Seniors
This Guide to Addiction Prevention for Seniors contains many valuable resources from high-quality sources about substance abuse.