7 Caregiver Tips to Boost Your Immune System
Keep colds and other viruses at bay by boosting your immune system with these seven tips for caregivers from Mass Care Link.
Caregivers and Alcohol: How Much is Too Much?
Caregivers commonly turn to alcohol as a form of stress management. While moderate alcohol use has been shown to reduce stress, in excess, drinking is not an effective or healthy way to cope. It merely provides temporary relief, exposes caregivers to the risk of dependence, worsened mental health, and impaired decision-making. Elderly patients or other
Alcohol and Medication: A Dangerous Mix
An occasional cocktail could be deadly with the wrong mix of prescription medication. Find out how to protect the elderly from this hidden danger.
Am I Obligated to Pay for My Elderly Parent’s Medical Bills?
Are you responsible for paying your parents’ medical bills they can’t afford? The answer varies by state. Find out about filial responsibility laws.
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
Caregiver Debt 101:
Don’t let caring for a loved one become a financial burden. Follow these tips for avoiding debt and maintaining financial security as a caregiver from the adult foster care experts at Mass Care Link.
Recognizing and Preventing Caregiver Burnout: A Guide for At-Home Caregivers
Caring for someone at home? Learn the signs of burnout and how to get help.
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