Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Program

Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Program

BEING A CAREGIVER

Highland Valley Elder Services offers caregivers assistance and support to ease the strain and reduce the challenges of caregiving. Being a caregiver could include; providing transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, setting up a weekly pill box, assisting with money management, housecleaning, meal preparation, assisting with bathing, dressing, ambulation and transfers, as well as arranging services and providing emotional support.


WHAT WE KNOW

  • Caregivers feel a sense of satisfaction from assisting the care recipient.
  • Caregivers often have challenges in accessing services and supports that they need.
  • Caregivers experience financial constraints due to their caregiving role.
  • Caregivers experience stress that impacts their personal and work life.

"Caregiving will never be one-size-fits-all." --Nancy l. Krisemen


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Free consultation visits or calls to discuss your current caregiving situation.
  • Resources and service recommendations to assist you in your caregiving role.
  • Opportunities to share your knowledge, skills, and experiences.
  • Information about local caregiver support groups.
  • Information on financial resources.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Eligibility to access all services through our Family Caregiver Support Program:

  • An adult (18+) who is caring for someone over the age of 60.
  • An adult who is caring for someone of any age with an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis.
  • An adult over the age of 55 who is caring for a grandchild under the age of 18.
  • An adult over the age of 55 caring for someone with a disability aged 18-59 who is not their child.

Call us at (413) 586-2000 to find out more about our Family Caregiving Services.

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