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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, Community Events, General, Local Resources, Training
Training for Westborough's unpaid Caregivers »
By DebraMcDonagh / April 9, 2021
Free training for a small group of unpaid caregivers in Westborough. Training aims to strengthen resilience while facing the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted on April 9, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions, National Health Observances
April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM) »
By DebraMcDonagh / April 8, 2021
The 2021 theme for National Minority Health Month is #VaccineReady. The focus is to empower communities to get the facts about COVID-19 vaccines and share that accurate vaccine information with family, neighbors, and friends.
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Posted on April 8, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions, Local Resources, National Health Observances
April is Alcohol Awareness Month »
By DebraMcDonagh / April 7, 2021
Alcoholism, like many addictions, still faces stigma and shame for the individual who is suffering. This can change, learn how. >>
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Posted on April 7, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Tip of the Month
Need help understanding what is and is not covered under Medicare? »
By DebraMcDonagh / March 29, 2021
Medicare.gov has a very user-friendly website. The following information is available on the home page with more information on each topic just a mouse click away.
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Posted on March 29, 2021 0 Comment 0
BayPath Spotlight, Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions, Q&A
March is National Nutrition Month - A conversation with our Dietician »
By DebraMcDonagh / March 16, 2021
We all have different food preferences and different dietary needs, especially as we age. But it is still important to learn about basic nutrition so that we can pick the foods we enjoy but ensure that they also keep us healthy!
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Posted on March 16, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions
Medical Experts explain why it is OK to get the COVID-19 vaccine while on common prescription medication. »
By DebraMcDonagh / March 5, 2021
What if I take medication every day? Do I have to stop? Can I still get the vaccine? Will the vaccine affect test results, like a mammogram? Only your doctor can say for sure, but this is what some medical experts had to say.
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Posted on March 5, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Health Conditions, Local Resources, Tip of the Month
Massachusetts Caregiver/Companion COVID-19 Vaccine Program »
By DebraMcDonagh / February 11, 2021
As of 2/11/21, if you are assisting a MA resident 75+ to their COVID-19 vaccine appointment, you can also make an appointment to get vaccinated. Appointments must be on the same day at one of the MA mass vaccination sites.
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Posted on February 11, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions, Q&A
Common questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? »
By DebraMcDonagh / January 28, 2021
An article from the Boston Globe that answers some common questions that many of us have about the Coronavirus vaccine. By Alexa Gagosz Globe Staff, Updated January 27, 2021, 5:35 p.m.
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Posted on January 28, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, General, Health Conditions
Suggestions on achieving and maintaining a healthy weight for you and your care recipient. »
By DebraMcDonagh / January 27, 2021
Many family caregivers find themselves already stretched to capacity, so improving your diet may feel like an impossibility. But read on for some easy to incorporate ideas from BayPath Elder Services registered dietitian/nutritionist Traci Robidoux, RD, LDN
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Posted on January 27, 2021 0 Comment 0
Caregiving Issues, Community Events, General, Health Conditions, Local Resources
The Savvy Caregiver workshop »
By DebraMcDonagh / January 26, 2021
Caring for a loved one with dementia? This training series is for active caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.
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Posted on January 26, 2021 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.