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Health Conditions

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Information and resources on common health conditions for elders

Caregivers help loved ones suffering from a wide range of diseases, illnesses and ailments, and understanding those health conditions and finding the right resources for assistance is vital to providing that care.

We have compiled some basic information about the most common health conditions among elders, along with links to further information and resources specific to caregivers in MetroWest.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Information about the progressive brain disease and resources for caregivers caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.
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Cancer

Information about cancer and resources for caregivers caring for someone with cancer.
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Depression

Information about depression and resources for caregivers caring for someone with depression.
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Diabetes

Information about diabetes and resources for caregivers caring for someone with diabetes.
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Hearing Loss

Information about hearing loss and resources for caregivers caring for someone with hearing loss.
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Heart Conditions

Information about heart disease, heart failure and heart attacks and resources for caregivers caring for someone with a heart condition.
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High Blood Pressure

Information about hypertension and resources for caregivers caring for someone with high blood pressure.
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Parkinson’s Disease

Information about Parkinson’s Disease and resources for caregivers caring for someone with Parkinson’s.
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Stroke

Information about strokes and resources for caregivers caring for someone who has suffered a stroke.
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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.