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Caregiving Chronicles will present news and analysis on caregiving topics in MetroWest and around the world, in-depth Q&As with experts in fields related to caregiving and updates and announcements about caregiving resources available in MetroWest from CaregivingMetroWest.org Program Director Douglas Flynn.


Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions
Medical Experts explain why it is OK to get the COVID-19 vaccine while on common prescription medication. »
By DebraMcDonagh / March 5, 2021
What if I take medication every day? Do I have to stop? Can I still get the vaccine? Will the vaccine affect test results, like a mammogram? Only your doctor can say for sure, but this is what some medical experts had to say.
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Posted on March 5, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Health Conditions, Local Resources, Tip of the Month
Massachusetts Caregiver/Companion COVID-19 Vaccine Program »
By DebraMcDonagh / February 11, 2021
As of 2/11/21, if you are assisting a MA resident 75+ to their COVID-19 vaccine appointment, you can also make an appointment to get vaccinated. Appointments must be on the same day at one of the MA mass vaccination sites.
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Posted on February 11, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions, Q&A
Common questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? »
By DebraMcDonagh / January 28, 2021
An article from the Boston Globe that answers some common questions that many of us have about the Coronavirus vaccine. By Alexa Gagosz Globe Staff, Updated January 27, 2021, 5:35 p.m.
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Posted on January 28, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions
Suggestions on achieving and maintaining a healthy weight for you and your care recipient. »
By DebraMcDonagh / January 27, 2021
Many family caregivers find themselves already stretched to capacity, so improving your diet may feel like an impossibility. But read on for some easy to incorporate ideas from BayPath Elder Services registered dietitian/nutritionist Traci Robidoux, RD, LDN
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Posted on January 27, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Health Conditions, Local Resources
The Savvy Caregiver workshop »
By DebraMcDonagh / January 26, 2021
Caring for a loved one with dementia? This training series is for active caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.
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Posted on January 26, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Health Conditions, Local Resources
Coping groups for Caregivers during COVID-19 from MassSupport »
By DebraMcDonagh / December 21, 2020
Running through January 30, 2021. A virtual group of 10-12 of your fellow caregivers with guided discussion of your reactions to the pandemic, and strategies on coping skills and ways to manage stress.
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Posted on December 21, 2020 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Health Conditions, Local Resources
Alzheimer's Association Upcoming Support Groups »
By DebraMcDonagh / December 16, 2020
Multiple support groups for People Living with Dementia and for Caregivers
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Posted on December 16, 2020 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions, Local Resources
Staying Safe this Holiday Season. »
By DebraMcDonagh / December 9, 2020
Guidance from Mass.gov and Secretary Marylou Sudders for families of those in long-term and congregate care facilities.
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Posted on December 9, 2020 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Local Resources
National Caregivers Month #CaregivingInCrisis - FAMILY CAREGIVER STORIES: The realities of older adults who are living alone. »
By DebraMcDonagh / November 6, 2020
What extra challenges do family caregivers face if a loved one lives alone, especially during the pandemic? Caregiving MetroWest offers caregivers one-on-one support.
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Posted on November 6, 2020 0 Comment 0
BayPath Spotlight, Caregiving Issues, General
National Caregivers Month #CaregivingInCrisis - FAMILY CAREGIVER STORIES: Keeping a loved ones spirits up - from a distance. »
By DebraMcDonagh / November 4, 2020
The story of the ups and down's one family caregiver is experiencing, having a 96-year old dad in a long-term care facility.
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Posted on November 4, 2020 0 Comment 0
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The BayPath Family Caregiver Support Program and CaregivingMetroWest.org has been made possible by funding from the Older Americans Act as granted by Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Participants may make a voluntary donation toward the cost of this federally funded service. Click here for more information.

CaregivingMetroWest.org was originally made possible, in part, by generous grants from the MetroWest Health Foundation. Additional funding support was graciously donated by Avidia Bank from 2018 – 2021.

Thank you, MetroWest Health Foundation and Avidia Bank, for enabling BayPath Elder Services to provide support and resources to family caregivers.