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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.


Community Events, Local Resources
Advocates still accepting new members for fall caregiver telephone support group »
By Douglas Flynn / October 3, 2014
Advocates' innovative telephone support group for family caregivers is still accepting new members for its 12-week fall program.
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Posted on October 3, 2014 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Q&A
Caregiving Chronicles Q&A: What to ask before, during and after your loved one's visit to the doctor »
By Douglas Flynn / September 25, 2014
The latest entry in the Caregiving Chronicles blog Q&A series features nurses from the Natick VNA discussing the questions caregivers should ask before, during and after their loved one's visit to the doctor.
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Posted on September 25, 2014 0 Comment 0
Community Events
HESSCO hosting Caregiver Conference on September 23 »
By Douglas Flynn / September 15, 2014
HESSCO Elder Services will host its 10th Annual Caregiver Conference at Lake Pearl Luciano's in Wrentham on September 23. Dr. Donna White will deliver the keynote speech on practical tips on how to manage stress.
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Posted on September 15, 2014 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events
Traditions of Wayland hosting presentation on older adults' sleep disorders »
By Douglas Flynn / September 7, 2014
Traditions of Wayland is offering an educational presentation on sleep disorders and ways for older adults to improve their sleep on Tuesday, September 9.
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Posted on September 7, 2014 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, Local Resources
Advocates' next telephone support group for caregivers begins September 17 »
By Douglas Flynn / September 5, 2014
Framingham-based Advocates, Inc. will begin its latest telephone support group for caregivers of older adults on September 17.
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Posted on September 5, 2014 0 Comment 0
Community Events, Local Resources
Golden Pond offering caregivers 'A Night of Pampering' next month »
By Douglas Flynn / August 29, 2014
Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton is offering "A Night of Pampering for Caregivers" on September 26.
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Posted on August 29, 2014 0 Comment 0
Community Events
HESSCO Caregiver Day of R&R offers resources and relaxation for area caregivers »
By Douglas Flynn / August 21, 2014
Area caregivers can get a chance to relax and recharge at HESSCO's Caregiver Day of R&R on September 23 in Wrentham.
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Posted on August 21, 2014 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues
How to communicate effectively with your elder loved one »
By Douglas Flynn / August 18, 2014
Judith Boyko, MBA, MS, RN of Century Health Services offers some helpful advice to improve communications between caregivers and their loved ones.
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Posted on August 18, 2014 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues
Bill introduced in Congress would increase Social Security benefits for caregivers if passed »
By Douglas Flynn / August 8, 2014
Some lawmakers continue push to strengthen Social Security, including a bill that if passed would provide an earnings credit for family caregivers when calculating future benefits to help make up for wages lost due to caregiving responsibilities.
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Posted on August 8, 2014 0 Comment 0
Site features
New interactive glossary format helps improve CaregivingMetroWest.org performance »
By Douglas Flynn / July 29, 2014
Site upgrades to CaregivingMetroWest.org have improved page load times while introducing a new format for the interactive glossary.
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Posted on July 29, 2014 0 Comment 0
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BayPath Elder Services, Inc.'s Family Caregiver Support Program and Caregiving MetroWest are grateful for the generous support of our community partner, Avidia Bank, which helps us continue to give area family caregivers the information, resources and support they need.