Geriatric and Chronic Care Resources
Senior Care Advisors loves to keep our clients informed and knowledgable. Our "Resources" section provides details on upcoming elder caregiver support programs in the education and support series and an ever-growing collection of information and websites on eldercare and care for adults with acute and chronic illnesses.
Education and Support Series for Caregivers
June 3, 3:30-5:00PM, "Caregiver Support Group"
Presenter: Anne Marie Rowse, Senior Care Advisors
Location: Littleton Town Offices, Rte 2A, 33 Shattuck Street
RSVP: Anne Marie Rowse, Senior Care Advisors of MA, amrowse@sca-ma.com
Last general support group for caregivers and those they are caring for until the fall.
May 6, 3:30-5:00PM, “Family Caregiving: The Comforts of Home”
Presenter: Natasha Heimrath, Caregiver Homes of Massachusetts
Location: Littleton Town Offices, Rte 2A, 33 Shattuck Street
RSVP: Anne Marie Rowse, Senior Care Advisors of MA, amrowse@sca-ma.com
Natasha will talk about compensation and support for Home Based Care
Helpful Websites
Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
The information provided on the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs website is designed to assist elders and their families with answers to questions about services and opportunities available to seniors and their caregivers in Massachusetts. To visit this site click on mass.gov/elder
Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association
The Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association is a non-profit devoted to supporting the establishment and operation of quality assisted living residences in Massachusetts that provide appropriate supportive housing and services for individuals with varied needs and income levels. To visit this site click on MAALFA.org
Massachusetts Senior Care Association
The Massachusetts Senior Care Association is a non-profit providing housing, health care and support services to the Massachusetts community. To visit this site click on MASeniorCare.org
Alzeimers Association - Massachusetts and New Hampshire
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.
To visit this site click on Alz.org/MANH/
CareMinds
CareMinds.com offers caregivers a place where they can share their experiences and wisdom with those seeking knowledge, resources, and insights into providing the best possible care for their senior loved ones. To visit this site click on CareMinds.com
ParentGiving
Parentgiving.com is an online resource for care managers and their clients. It was created to help time-starved caregivers provide better care for their aging parents by providing: in-depth information and helpful checklists about a variety of caregiving topics. To visit this site click on ParentGiving.com
Share the Care
Share the Care gives advice on organizing groups of friends and relatives to care for and improve the quality of life for the seriously ill, disabled, or those experiencing the challenges of aging. To visit this site click on ShareTheCare.org
