The Caregiving Resource Page for Bay State Caregivers

Caregivers do so much for their loved ones and those they care for. In the Bay State, there are over 840,000 family caregivers and they are an essential part of the health care system across the state.

Supporting Caregivers is a top priority for us at AARP Massachusetts. As such, this page is dedicated to all Bay State Caregivers and will function as a nexus point to get you and other caregivers access to resources and information offered by AARP and beyond to assist you in your care.

Resources:

• Does my loved one need Caregiving? Determining whether your loved one can either stay safely independent or might be signaling a need for more day-to-day support is tough. Also- having that conversation with that loved one can also be difficult. AARP is here to help- click any of the links below and find the guidance you may need.
  
  • How To Assess When an Older Adult is in need of Caregiving
  • 5 Tips for Difficult Family Caregiving Conversations

• Caregiving Guides: Considering having your in-laws/parents/ or older relatives move in with you but not sure where to start? The following are two guides to make sure that both you, your home, and your loved one are ready for the big transition.
  
  • • Home Preparation Guide
    • Older Adult Care Guide
  • Spanish Caregiving Guides: Caregiving guides are also available in Spanish- just click here.

• Call our toll-free family caregiving resource line: Sometimes, it’s easier to just ask. That’s why AARP has a dedicated, toll-free family caregiving line for people taking care of a loved one. Call 1-877-333-5885 for English or 1-888-971-2013 for Spanish and an Agents can assist you in finding the resources and assistance you may need. Click here to learn more.

• Caregiving Communities: Communities can offer help. AARP also has an online caregiving community where caregivers can join, for free, to talk with other caregivers (online and in-person) and get answers from experts in the community. Find your community by clicking here. If you're set to look for an online community-click here to join.
  
  • **Note: You don’t have to be an AARP member to call the support line or join the communities. We’re here to help. Tell a friend.

For all of this and more- visit AARP's national caregiving resource center here: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/