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.
How To Maintain Good Mental Health While Taking Care Of Someone At Home
As a caregiver for a spouse, friend or relative, it may not be easy to make time to care for yourself. However, everyone needs self-care, especially someone who is caring for others. Just as it is impossible to pour from an empty cup, taking care of others requires the caregiver’s cup of wellness to be
How to appeal a MassHealth decision
As a MassHealth applicant or member, if you disagree with a MassHealth decision, or if we modify or deny a prior authorization (PA), you have a right to appeal the decision. You will need to fill out the Fair Hearing Request form within the timeframes listed on the form. Please be sure to read the form
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
Stress Relief for Home Caregivers
In the U.S. alone, around 70 million Americans offer care to a family member or other person. Caring for someone can be very rewarding. However, at times it may be quite stressful. It is never a good idea to compromise your own health in the process, as that would mean you would not be able
How to take care of family member at home?
When it comes to looking after a member of the family, many important factors must be taken in consideration. Here are some tips to follow, to take care of a family member – whether ailing, disabled or elderly, at home. Get your loved one assessed in a timely mannerWith timely assessment and medical diagnosis, it
How to Prevent / Reduce Caregiver Stress?
It can be quite satisfying to look after an elderly family member at home, but the constant handling of responsibilities, worries and anxieties can often burn out a caregiver, especially with his / her own personal and professional commitments always to be maintained. Here are some tips that will help you to prevent or reduce
Fun Home Activities for Individuals with Autism
Dancing This is a fun activity, which can assist an autistic person to stay active and joyful. This can be a solitary as well as a social activity, and can help autistic individuals to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Dancing can boost their confidence and improve their social skills. Keep in mind that all that is
Fun Activities for the Elderly
Fun Activities for the Elderly When one is retired, there is plenty of free time. This is a good time for the elderly to relax as well as try out some new things. As it is said, one is never too old to try out new things. Senior citizens can try out many activities that
How to apply for MassHealth Insurance with little stress
Are you looking to apply for MassHealth Insurance of Massachusetts, but overwhelmed by the application process? Mass Care Link is here to help. As the entire procedure can take a couple of months to complete, citizens of Massachusetts desiring MassHealth benefits to obtain long term care, including adult foster care benefits with Mass Care Link,