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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, General, Health Conditions, Local Resources
There are many reasons to get a flu vaccine! »
By DebraMcDonagh / December 10, 2019
While the official Flu Vaccine Awareness Week is December 1-7, it's not too late to get your flu shot!
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Posted on December 10, 2019 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, Health Conditions, Local Resources
December 5, SEMINAR: Jewish Family & Children's Service hosts: Managing Blood Pressure in Parkinson's Disease »
By DebraMcDonagh / November 21, 2019
Presented by Speaker: Dr. Albert Hung, MD, PhD Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital
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Posted on November 21, 2019 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Tip of the Month
Caregiving Tip of the Month »
By DebraMcDonagh / November 20, 2019
Sometimes holidays add pressure.  But, breaking tradition can yield positive results, especially for a busy Family Caregiver.
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Posted on November 20, 2019 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, Health Conditions, Local Resources
New in Natick: Caregiver Support Group-Alzheimer's and Related Dementia »
By DebraMcDonagh / November 18, 2019
Only other caregivers understand what it is like to care for someone with dementia. Meets the third Wednesday of every month from 2pm -3pm Natick Community Senior Center 117 East Central Street Natick, MA  01760
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Posted on November 18, 2019 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, Local Resources
New Caregiver Support Group in Sherborn » edit
By User / November 14, 2019
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 10:30 am - Noon Unitarian Universalist Church, 11 Washington Street, Sherborn
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Posted on November 14, 2019 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Local Resources
Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop »
By Douglas Flynn / October 2, 2019
The Natick Community-Senior Center is offering a 6-week Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop, starting October 10.
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Posted on October 2, 2019 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Local Resources, Training
Learn how to declutter and get organized »
By Douglas Flynn / October 1, 2019
Metro Community Development Corp of Marlborough, through it's ClearPath Program, is offering two seminars in October on how to down size and live clutter free.
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Posted on October 1, 2019 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions
Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD), promoted by the National Council on Aging (NOCA) »
By DebraMcDonagh / September 23, 2019
Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Learn how you can prevent falls and feel more confident with your balance and agility levels.
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Posted on September 23, 2019 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Health Conditions, Training
Chronic Disease Self Management Classes »
By DebraMcDonagh / September 17, 2019
Our Healthy Living Program is offering This FREE 6-week workshop in 2 locations: Foxborough beginning September 30th and in Sudbury beginning October 10. The class will help you devise a personalized approach to managing chronic illness symptoms on a daily basis.
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Posted on September 17, 2019 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions
Immunization Awareness - Vaccines you need over 50 »
By DebraMcDonagh / September 3, 2019
Vaccines are not just for kids. Adults can protect themselves from serious diseases such as pneumonia, flu, shingles, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, or even whooping cough.
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Posted on September 3, 2019 0 Comment 0
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Caregiving MetroWest is a no-cost program of BayPath Elder Services, Inc. and was made possible in part by grants from the MetroWest Health Foundation.

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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.