Upcoming Healthy Aging Webinars: Mass. Business Roundtable, Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day

by Stephen Suplita | Apr 28, 2020 | Conferences, News and Updates

Communities and partners in the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative network may be interested in the following virtual opportunities: Supporting Family Caregivers in the Workplace – Mass Business Roundtable During this unprecedented time of COVID-19, the...

Alzheimer’s Association Shares Virtual Programs and Tips for Dementia Caregivers During COVID-19

by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2020 | News and Updates, Programs

The Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH has developed virtual programs to assist people living with dementia and their caregivers during the COVID-19 epidemic. Topics range from “effective communication strategies” to “understanding and responding...

DPH Rolls Out New COVID-19 Guidance for Providers, Caregivers and Communities

by James Fuccione | Mar 13, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health continues to issue updated guidance, information and recommendations on COVID-19 geared towards a variety of specific audiences. Some of the newer guidance focuses on caregivers and communities, which may be of particular...

CDC Reports Health Data of Informal Unpaid Caregivers

by James Fuccione | Feb 26, 2020 | Data and Reports

Informal, unpaid caregivers provide important support to family members, friends, and the health care system and might compromise their own health to provide this support. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has labeled caregiving a public health...

ACL Seeks Input on the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council

by James Fuccione | Jan 28, 2020 | News and Updates

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking input on the challenges faced by family caregivers from individuals and organizations that capture the breadth of the family caregiving experience. This information will be used to assist the Family Caregiving...