Widening the Circle: Helping Loved Ones with Special Needs Make Friends
Friendship is a powerful foe against isolation and depression for people with special needs. As a caregiver, learn three strategies for helping your loved one with special needs develop socially through friendships from adult foster care provider Mass Care Link.
Legal Guardianship: A Primer for Home Caregivers
The term legal guardian comes up a lot in home health care. Find out what legal guardianship is and how understanding it can help you be a better caregiver.
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
Home Care Helps Elders Live Longer
As we age, most of us desire to maintain our independence, our community and our home. Home care, or aging in place, can help provide those benefits in a safe environment. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) found that most older adults want to age in place, or stay in their own homes as
Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency
Are you interested in providing care home care for a friend, family member? The process doesn’t have to be complicated. Mass Care Link ensures that you are able to receive a monthly payment and the person receiving care is provided optimal care based on their goals and health conditions. Choosing a home care agency can be
Five Things No one Told Us About Being A Caregiver
Caring for your loved ones is a beautiful and humbling experience. It can also be an extremely challenging reality. Sometimes the duties and tasks of caregiving have unforeseen consequences and create ripple effects into other aspects of your life. While these realities are sometimes minimized or overlooked, we want to take the time here to
Four Caregiver Tips to Cut Costs and Save
In 2023, the median cost for nursing home care was $13,535 a month. As the cost of out-of-home care continues to rise more have opted to take on the admirable responsibility of caring for their loved ones themselves. But at-home care also has associated costs. Getting paid to care for your loved one at home
Mass Care Link Helps Fuel Families with Feeding America Partnership
Fall River Home Care Service Provider Pledges Continued Donations for Every Member Served Moving forward Mass Care Link will be doing even more to help families in Fall River and beyond. As an adult foster homecare service provider, we already help Massachusetts residents receive the money and support they need to care for their loved
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