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News and analysis on caregiving topics in MetroWest and beyond.

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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, Health Conditions, Local Resources
New online Alzheimer's resources offer increased information, support for caregivers »
By Douglas Flynn / July 25, 2014
A look at some of the new online resources for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers that have been introduced or are being developed.
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Posted on July 25, 2014 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues
Burnout a danger for caregivers, but there are ways to avoid it »
By Douglas Flynn / July 17, 2014
The stress of caring for a loved one can weigh heavily on family caregivers, but guest contributor Lauren Schiffman discusses ways to avoid burnout.
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Posted on July 17, 2014 0 Comment 0
Community Events, Local Resources
Natick Community Senior Center offering support groups for caregivers »
By Douglas Flynn / July 16, 2014
The Natick Community Senior Center is offering a support group for family caregivers and another for bereavement. Both meet monthly at the center.
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Posted on July 16, 2014 0 Comment 0
Health Conditions, Q&A
Caregiving Chronicles Q&A: Health and safety tips for the summer season »
By Douglas Flynn / July 8, 2014
Jean Sniffin, RN and Juanita Allen Kingsley from Century Health Systems provide information, insight and helpful tips for caregivers dealing with summer health and safety issues.
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Posted on July 8, 2014 0 Comment 0
Site features
Discussion forum a way for caregivers to connect and create a supportive community »
By Douglas Flynn / July 7, 2014
Check out the site's discussion forum, where caregivers can connect with fellow caregivers, share their knowledge and experience or simply chat about whatever is one their mind.
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Posted on July 7, 2014 0 Comment 0
Community Events, Local Resources
Alzheimer's Cafe in Marlborough offers caregivers and their loved ones a respite together »
By Douglas Flynn / June 20, 2014
Create a Better Day Café offers people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers a chance to enjoy some respite with fun activities together in monthly meetings at Pleasantries Adult Day Services in Marlborough.
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Posted on June 20, 2014 0 Comment 0
Local Resources
Caregiving Chronicles Q&A: MetroWest Meds program providing much needed prescription drug assistance »
By Douglas Flynn / June 10, 2014
MetroWest Meds program manager Susan Moriarty discusses the Natick VNA's program to provide prescription drug assistance to uninsured and underinsured individuals in MetroWest.
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Posted on June 10, 2014 0 Comment 0
Local Resources
Advocates offering new option for caregivers with support groups by phone »
By Douglas Flynn / June 6, 2014
Advocates is offering a new resource for area caregivers, with telephone support groups in both English and Spanish.
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Posted on June 6, 2014 0 Comment 0
General
Web portal designed to make caregiving a little easier »
By Douglas Flynn / May 27, 2014
CaregivingMetroWest.org was created try to to ease the burden for the growing ranks of area caregivers.
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Posted on May 27, 2014 0 Comment 0
General
Massachusetts State Senate recognizes Caregiving MetroWest »
By Douglas Flynn / May 23, 2014
The Massachusetts State Senate has recognized Caregiving MetroWest with an official citation congratulating us on the launch of our website.
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Posted on May 23, 2014 0 Comment 0
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