Caregiving Chronicles

News and analysis on caregiving topics in MetroWest and beyond.

Caregiving Chronicles

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, Q&A

If Depression could talk, what would it say? Part II: What are the key signs and symptoms of Depression? »

By DebraMcDonagh / March 18, 2019

PART II of our three part depression series discuses what the key signs and symptoms of Depression are and how to spot them.

Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions, Q&A

3-part Series: If Depression could talk, what would it say? Part I: What does depression look like? »

By DebraMcDonagh / March 11, 2019

The Caregiving Chronicles has put together a series of articles that focus on the stigma of depression and why individuals with this diagnosis often hide how they feel rather than openly discuss it or seek help.

Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Health Conditions

Taking Action: Living Well with Mild Memory Loss »

By DebraMcDonagh / March 5, 2019

A free 5-week series hosted by the Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter. Starting Thursday March 7 in Framingham

Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Local Resources

The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Holds workshop in Framingham, MA »

By DebraMcDonagh / March 4, 2019

FRAMINGHAM 4/25: The impact of the Opioid Crisis on Seniors/Grandparents - Guest Speaker: Marian Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney

Caregiving Issues, General, Local Resources

The BayPath Spotlight: Information & Referral Services »

By DebraMcDonagh / February 26, 2019

Each month we will be showcasing a different BayPath program and how it helps serve our consumers and local communities. In this month's post, we start at the beginning with our Information and Referral Team.

Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Health Conditions, Local Resources

The Effective Communication Strategies program of the Alzheimer’s Association »

By DebraMcDonagh / February 12, 2019

Join a presentation on how to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Health Conditions

Living with Alzheimer's and Other Dementia's »

By DebraMcDonagh / January 16, 2019

A panel discussion on Living with Alzheimer’s and other Dementia’s. The event is being hosted at The Dover Church in Dover, MA on January 31st from 2:30-4:00 pm

Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Local Resources

The Town of Lincoln opens a new Memory Café - Join the Open House January 24, 2019 »

By DebraMcDonagh / January 15, 2019

An open house for the Lincoln memory Café is being held on January 24, 2019, from 9:30 – 11:00 am

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Welcome to the BayPath Team »

By DebraMcDonagh / January 10, 2019

BayPath adds the role of Social Media Coordinator and fills the open role of Caregiver Specialist.

Caregiving Issues, General

Tips for Caregivers during the Holidays »

By DebraMcDonagh / December 10, 2018

Holidays can be a time of joy, gratitude, and love. But, for many of us, preparing for the holidays can also put even more tasks and responsibilities on our already full plates. We have compiled a few ideas for tackling holiday planning in a way that you too can enjoy them.

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