The Home Alone Alliance from AARP Aims to Provide Info for Caregivers and Better Healthcare Connections

by James Fuccione | Aug 18, 2021 | News and Updates

Convened by the AARP Public Policy Institute, the Home Alone AllianceSM  is a partnership of public, private, and nonprofit sector organizations coming together to create guidance for healthcare professionals who engage with family caregivers and tools for family...

CDC, Archangels Studies Report Prevalence of Mental Health Challenges for Caregivers During Pandemic

by James Fuccione | Jul 7, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, caregivers, particularly persons with both parenting and adult caregiving responsibilities, will continue to face mental health challenges, and the need for caregivers is projected to increase as the...

‘Caring for Those Who Care’ Webinar Series Continues with Training on Supporting Hispanic Caregivers and Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Jun 30, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative’s Equity in Aging Committee, including AARP Massachusetts and the Public Health Institute of Western MA, is continuing its series of webinars with the Diverse Elders Coalition titled, “Caring for Those who Care.” After a...

‘Caring for the Caregiver’ Webinar Series Being Launched by EOEA, Mass Tech Collaborative and Mass Home Care

by James Fuccione | Apr 28, 2021 | News and Updates

Through their tireless support and love, family caregivers help thousands of older adults and individuals with disabilities live and thrive in their communities. However, the joys and rewards of family caregiving are met equally with challenges that can impact their...

Mass. Residents Age 55+ and Those With One Medical Condition Become Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

by James Fuccione | Apr 7, 2021 | News and Updates

As of Monday, April 5th, residents 55+ and residents with one certain medical condition are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at any of the Commonwealth’s over 300 vaccination locations, including 269 pharmacy locations. With this group, more than 1 million...