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Information and resources that support your role in caring for a loved one.

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Caregiver burnout and how to find time for self-care

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Free webinars that you can watch anytime, from AARP.

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What is on your 2023 bucket list?

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A new calendar year is when many of us think about how we want to be spending our time. In addition to resolutions, caregivers and older adults should think about creating a bucket list of things they would enjoy in 2022. Caregivers, how about including self-care and things you can enjoy with your loved one?

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Burnout a danger for caregivers, but there are ways to avoid it

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The stress of caring for a loved one can weigh heavily on family caregivers, but guest contributor Lauren Schiffman discusses ways to avoid burnout.

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How to communicate effectively with your elder loved one

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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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Welcome to Caregiving MetroWest

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Welcome to Caregiving MetroWest and the Caregiving Chronicles blog. Check out this post to find out about all this website has to offer and what to expect from this blog.

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Tips for Caregivers during the Holidays »

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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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American Heart Month 2022 highlights Hypertension

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February is American Heart Month and this year the CDC is highlighting hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. We will help you understand what it is, how to prevent it and how to manage it if you are diagnosed with high blood pressure.