Mac users: Increase text size by holding command and +. Decrease text size by holding command and -.Tags: Family Caregiving, Home Care and Care Transitions, National, Volunteerism
Format: Website
This website provides resources and information about caregiving, in addition to volunteer opportunities.
Tags: Advanced Care Planning, Chronic Disease Self-Management, End of Life, Fall Prevention, Family Caregiving, Home Care and Care Transitions, Medication Management, Nutrition, Pain Management, Vision Loss/Blindness
Format: Website
ZocDoc is a searchable database used find doctors and dentists by specialty and location.
Tags: Disabilities, Fall Prevention, Home Care and Care Transitions, Housing
Format: Website
This guide outlines disability accommodation costs, providing information on ramps, doorways, stairs, kitchen and bathroom accommodations. Source: HomeAdvisor.com
Tags: Family Caregiving, Home Care and Care Transitions, National, Professional Organizations
Format: Website
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers website provides basic information on geriatric care management.
Tags: Healthy Aging Forum, Home Care and Care Transitions, Massachusetts, Transportation
Format: PDF, Presentation
This poster was presented at the 2014 Healthy Aging Forum: “Bridging the Gap between Transportation and Health Care: Door-Through-Door Volunteer Escort.”
Tags: Advanced Care Planning, Alzheimer's Disease, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Dementia, Elder Abuse, End of Life, Fall Prevention, Family Caregiving, Home Care and Care Transitions, Housing, Intergenerational Programs, LGBT Aging, Medication Management, Mental Health, Older Workers, Pain Management, Physical Activity, Reducing Isolation, Social Engagement
Format: Toolkit
The Eldercare Locator is a database by the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects users to services for older adults and their families.
Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Family Caregiving, Home Care and Care Transitions, National
Format: Website
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center provides support and information for caregivers of patients with alzheimer’s and dementia.
Tags: Family Caregiving, Home Care and Care Transitions, Massachusetts
Format: PDF
Source: Executive Office of Elder Affairs
The Assisted Living in Massachusetts: A Consumer’s Guide contains information about choosing an assisted living facility in Massachusetts.
Tags: Family Caregiving, Home Care and Care Transitions, Massachusetts
Format: PDF
Source: Boston ElderInfo
Boston ElderInfo’s Assisted Living Facilities Resource Guide provides detailed information about assisted living facilities around the Greater Boston region.
Tags: Emergency Preparedness, Family Caregiving, Home Care and Care Transitions, Massachusetts
Format: PDF
Source: Boston ElderInfo
Boston ElderInfo’s Emergency Resources and Shelters Guide can be downloaded for contact information to shelters in Boston.