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AARP Massachusetts Honors Family Caregivers with November Webinar Series
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November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the dedication, commitment, and sacrifice of family caregivers across the country. Here in the Commonwealth, that recognition is especially important. Across Massachusetts, 1.4 million family caregivers help older parents, spouses, friends, neighbors, and other loved ones live independently at home and in their communities, where they want to be.
Family caregivers are the backbone of our long-term care system. They help with meals, transportation, medications, doctor’s appointments, personal care, household tasks, and so much more. Many are also balancing jobs, family responsibilities, and their own health and well-being. It can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful, expensive, and isolating
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That is why AARP Massachusetts is working to recognize and support family caregivers across the Commonwealth. During National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Massachusetts is offering a free virtual series designed to help caregivers get organized, plan ahead, care for themselves, and use practical tools that can make caregiving a little easier.
Whether you are currently caring for a loved one, preparing for a future caregiving role, or helping someone navigate health care decisions, these sessions offer information, resources, and support.
Upcoming Caregiving Sessions
Caregiving: For Yourself and Loved Ones
Wednesday, November 4 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Caring for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles many people will ever take on. This session will explore the many paths caregivers travel, including how culture and personal experience can shape the caregiving journey. AARP Massachusetts will be joined by the Armenian Women's Welfare Association and an AARP Caregiving Speakers Bureau presenter to share resources and discuss caregiving support. Participants will learn ways to get organized, understand a loved one’s needs and resources, create a caregiving plan, care for themselves, and find help.
Make Your Own Health Care Plan
Thursday, November 5 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
This webinar will help adults take the first step in creating a personal health care plan to support everyday wellness and prepare for emergencies. Using the HCM Getting Started Toolkit, participants will complete a free Massachusetts Health Care Proxy and Personal Directive, also known as a Living Will. They will also receive a discussion guide to help with conversations with health care providers. [
Simplify Caregiving with Technology
Tuesday, November 10 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Caregiving can come with many responsibilities, but technology can help lighten the load. This session will explore practical ways caregivers can use tech tools to organize schedules, prioritize self-care, access telehealth services, and order groceries, prescriptions, and other essentials online. The goal is to help caregivers and the people they care for find more convenience and peace of mind from the comfort of home.
Family caregivers give so much of themselves every day. This November, AARP Massachusetts is proud to stand with caregivers, honor their work, and connect them with tools and resources that can help save time, reduce stress, and provide meaningful support.
For family caregivers in Massachusetts, the message is simple: you are not alone, and help is available.
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