If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, you may feel overwhelmed or uncertain as to the best approaches to use when caring for someone suffering from this disease. Since time is always an issue for a caregiver, we wanted to share that the Alzheimer's Association offers 14 FREE Courses that you can take ONLINE at any time.

When it is just to hot outside, what fun things can you do in the summertime with an older care recipient? We came up with a few ideas, check them out!

The program is sometimes referred to as Adult Foster Care, providing eligible individuals, who are already MassHealth Standard or MassHealth CommonHealth members, with the opportunity to select a caregiver of their choosing. Click to learn more!

Do you have concerns about falling? We can help! If you have restricted your activities through fear of falling or just want to improve you balance, this class is for you!

Thursday, August 8 from 5:30-7:00 p.m., 195 Reservoir Street, Marlborough. open to current Pleasantries families and anyone in the community interested in seeing if Pleasantries is the right choice for your loved one. RSVP required.

How can you breakdown the walls of stigma and fear-based reactions by creating 'teachable moments' that will help family & friends understand that dementia is not something to fear or be uncomfortable with, but rather something they should be supportive of?

While it is essential to seek professional medical care for someone afflicted with depression, there are many ways you can support your care recipient from withdrawing altogether. This post provides several suggestions and a personal approach used by the editor.

July was designated as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to shed light on the hardships that minority groups face when seeking support for mental illness within the United States.

Caring for your skin is a year-round job — but summer brings on extra challenges, especially on older skin. Here are some tips to stay "skin healthy" this summer

The Savvy Caregiver Program is a FREE six-session training series for family and friends who are active caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Starting August 22nd for 6 weeks on Thursdays 12:00 – 2:00