Alcohol and Medication: A Dangerous Mix
From a beer at a ballgame to a celebratory toast, alcohol’s prominent role in American culture can make it easy to forget how dangerous a drug it can be. According to the United States Center for Disease Control, excessive alcohol use was responsible for about 178,000 deaths in the US from 2020–2021, a nearly 30
Am I Obligated to Pay for My Elderly Parent’s Medical Bills?
Filial Responsibility Laws and You Life doesn’t always unfold like the fairy tales we watched as youngsters. Sometimes sickness or simply daily care expenses finds our elderly parents at a financially vulnerable time. In these instances, one may wonder “Am I responsible for my elderly parent’s medical bills?” This is a valid question on a
Accessing Free Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors
A Helping Hand for You and Your Loved One As a home caregiver, you understand the challenges your loved one faces in staying healthy and independent. Preparing nutritious meals might be one of those hurdles, especially with limited mobility, health concerns, or simply the demands of daily life. That’s where free home-delivered meals for seniors
Decoding Medicare: Your Guide to Better Coverage for Caregivers
Are you a caregiver feeling a little overwhelmed by the complexities of Medicare options? Navigating the program can be tricky, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Mass Care Link is here to help you decode Medicare and find the best coverage for you and your loved ones. Did you know that while 94% of
Keeping the Fun in Summertime
Summer sometimes stirs memories of school vacation, beach trips and lazy evenings on the porch. But the reality of summer for caregivers can involve long, lonely days inside. While some activities we associate with summer, involving vigorous movement or extended time in the sun, may longer be accessible for you as a caregiver, there are
Who Will Care for You When You Cannot Take Care of Yourself?
The population in Massachusetts is aging. The Bay State now has more residents over the age of 60 than under the age of 20. As we age, it becomes increasingly important to plan for the possibility of needing care in our later years. For many of us, this care will come from loved ones who
No Live-In Caregiver? Here’s How to Access Free Home Care Services
Ideally, everyone would be able to continue to live at home as they age, with the in-home care they need for daily activities and sustained health. The benefits of at-home care are well documented, including safety, mental health and quality of care. But not everyone can afford these services. Have you recently considered how you
Getting adequate support online as you care for loved ones recovering from addiction
Substance abuse is a severe issue that can cause physical harm, bankruptcy and broken families. But despite the dire consequences, the problem is widespread. More than 59 million, or 21.4% of Americans 12 and over, have used illegal drugs or misused prescription drugs within the last year. The good news is that many people have been
Wound Care Tips for Caregivers
As a caregiver for the elderly, it’s essential to understand the basics of wound care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), wound healing is a complex process that begins with damage and ends with restoring a healthy and intact skin barrier. This damage is caused when the skin is exposed to
The Ingredients of Healthy Aging
Let’s face the facts! Aging is inevitable. But while aging is a natural part of human existence, how you choose to live your days can impact how you age. Consider becoming intentional about how you age. Healthy aging is essential to leading your life with the purpose of experiencing the best quality of life today
How to Avoid Financial Scams
Scammers can trick you or your loved one into giving up confidential personal and financial information by pretending to be a loved one or posing as a government employee. Learn how to spot scams.
Six Health Choices You Can Make to Prevent Cancer
Many people believe that cancer is something that only happens to other people. However, cancer is a real and deadly disease that can happen to anyone, including your loved ones. If you are at risk for cancer, these are some simple things you can do to help prevent it: 1. Get Enough Exercise Exercise has
Social Security? What Exactly Is It?
When caring for your family members, whether they are nearing retirement age or struggling with a significant disability, they may be entitled to Social Security benefits. Social Security has been an essential financial resource for older adults in the United States for over 80 years. Annually, roughly 65 million Americans receive Social Security payments. The
5 Ways to Prevent Elder Financial Abuse
Aging comes with its own set of inherent risks. Unfortunately, the increased financial exploitation of the elderly population only adds to the list. Elders have become the center of financial abuse by organizations, friends, and even family members intent on stealing the financial assets they have spent years working so hard to acquire. By remaining
How To Assist Patients With A Fall And Prevent Them From Falling
At-home caregivers have a barrage of things to monitor with their patients. It is their job to provide assistance with daily living and make sure patients are safe. Everyday activities present the potential risk of falls; therefore, it is essential to monitor patients so you can be there to support them if they are falling.
The Joys of Being a Home Caregiver
Taking care of a loved one can bring its own rewards To say caregiving is an act of selflessness would be a gross understatement. Taking up such a responsibility out of love doesn’t make it any less grueling. Being a home caregiver can often feel like you’re being pulled in a million directions at once,
How To Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle As An At Home Caregiver
At-home caregivers tend to a person’s daily needs. Their tasks usually include cooking meals, monitoring, grooming, light housekeeping, and dispensing medication. Depending on the necessary level of care, caregiving can be a physically demanding job. In any case, taking care of a person requires lots of time, energy, and attention. Caregivers trying to give their
How To Become A Paid Caregiver In Massachusetts
If you are caring for a loved one, you may be eligible to receive a monthly payment in the state of Massachusetts. Learn your options.
Medication Management – Top Tips to Follow
The objective of medication management is to keep track of every medication that must be taken. It can help avoid any acute repercussion that may possibly result due to inappropriate medication regimen, particularly for those taking many medicines during the day or week for the management / treatment of ailments / chronic diseases. Here are
Causes of Falls in Elderly and How to Prevent Them
Understanding why elderly fall and what steps can be taken to prevent elderly falls can help ensure the safety of your loved one.
What are the different types of Home Care Services in Massachusetts?
Every caregiver has different needs when it comes to providing care to their loved ones. While some may just want to provide companionship, others may want to be fully involved with every aspect of the care. Inherently, their needs should be what dictates the kind of service they obtain from a home care provider. This article
How to Start Out as a New Caregiver
If you want to start your profession as a caregiver then it is the right time because a lot of individuals are looking for someone who can help at home. There are many individuals who suffer from many serious illness like Alzheimer’s, chronic disease, dementia or perhaps have a physical or developmental disabilities. These individuals
What caregivers do for you?
In today’s world, a lot of health problems are occurring due to several reasons, and the cost of treatment for such issues is increasing day by day, and this is why the cost of living in a hospital is rising dramatically. This provides an excellent opportunity for the caregivers because caregivers offer the chance to
What makes Adult foster care important in Massachusetts?
Every person in our community deserves the happiness which they require, and one such case is the case of those people who suffer from some disability due to which they cannot talk, move, and perform other essential tasks. In order to provide such people with care and to make them feel the part of a
Home Care: All you need to know
Unlike other adult care services such as adult foster care, assisted living, and nursing homes, home care is very much different. In other services the care agencies require that you have to live in their place with many residents which can be not suitable for some adults. However, with home care you live independently in