Caring for a Loved One? AARP Can Help.

Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more.

We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save time and money and provide more support. AARP Massachusetts has a variety ways to help you on your caregiving journey.


Caregiver Sandwich Club
Wednesday, October 15 at 12:15 PM | AARP Massachusetts Office in Boston
Whether you’re balancing the demands of raising children and caring for aging parents, or simply seeking a supportive community, this virtual lunch is your chance to connect, share stories, and discover helpful resources. Join us online and bring your questions and your appetite for connection—let’s make caregiving a little lighter, together
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Upcoming Events
Stay Steady, Stay Safe: Fall Prevention Webinar
Thursday, November 6 at 12:00 -1:00 PM
Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults 65 and older—but many are preventable. Join AARP and Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Injury Prevention and Outreach Program for a free educational webinar on practical steps to reduce your risk. Learn how evidence-based strategies, community resources, and ongoing research can help you stay active, independent, and safe at home and in your community.
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Honoring Choices
Thursday, November 6 at 12:00 -1:00 PM
Take charge of your care by creating a personal plan that ensures your health care choices are known and respected, both now and in the future. This includes choosing someone you trust to speak on your behalf if you’re ever unable to (a health care proxy), and writing down your care preferences in a personal directive (also known as a living will) to share with your doctors. It’s a simple but powerful way to make sure your voice is heard when it matters most.
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Online Library
Making Cents of Caregiving
Essential information caregivers need to manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. We review  AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers   and explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. 

Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.

AARP Caregiving Resource Center at www.aarp.org/caregiving

For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources click here

To help advocate for caregivers, send us an email ma@aarp.org