Caring for the Caregiver
Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs has produced a series of helpful and informative webinars called “Caring for the Caregiver”. You’ll find information on topics including financial planning, advance directives, ambiguous loss, emotional support, family dynamics, and more. You can visit the Mass.gov page where you can register for upcoming webinars or watch the full series on YouTube.
ReiMAgine Aging
Listen to the six-part podcast, ReiMAgine Aging, to learn about age-friendly and dementia-friendly initiatives in Massachusetts. These six stories were produced with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative. Funding was provided by Point32Health Foundation.
Honoring Choices Massachusetts
Honoring Choices Massachusetts is committed to providing clear and simple guidance and easy-to-use tools to encourage everyone to begin the healthcare planning journey. Use the link below to access their Getting Started toolkit, including a Health Care Proxy, Personal Directive form, wallet card, and tips and information to help you create a health care plan that reflects your wishes and goals for care!
Alzheimer’s Association
The Massachusetts/New Hampshire branch of the Alzheimer’s Association provides support to those living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, as well as those caring for them. You can find information, support groups, and many other resources on their website. For a limited time, you can also view recordings of their 2024 Family Conference.
Dementia Friendly Massachusetts
Dementia Friendly Massachusetts is an initiative of the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and a member of Dementia Friendly America. The state-wide grassroots movement, generously supported by the Point32Health Foundation, comprises organizations, individuals, and municipalities growing dementia-friendly communities. Visit their website to learn more.
Dementia Friends Massachusetts
Dementia Friends Massachusetts is an organization dedicated to helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects people. Sign up for one of their Dementia Friends Information Sessions or attend a training to become a Dementia Friends Champion.
