Guide to Elder Caregiving
Resource Organizations–Massachusetts
Alzheimer's Association- Massachusetts/New Hampshire
A range of resources for those living with Alzheimer's or Dementia and their caregivers including support groups.
Support Groups can be searched using the Community Resource Finder by searching under Programs and Events: Alzheimer's Support Groups.
Helpline available 24/7: 800-272-3900
Boston ElderINFO
617-292-6211
elderinfo.org
Boston ElderINFO assists elders, disabled individuals and their families in accessing a comprehensive range of services that address health care needs.
The Massachusetts Commission on End of Life Care
617-222-7512
www.endwithcare.org
The Massachusetts Commission on End of Life Care was established in 2001. The mission is “To improve the quality of life at the end of life.” They are committed to promoting public, professional and institutional awareness around end of life issues and fostering professional and consumer education to improve end of life care. The Massachusetts Commission on End of Life Care produced the Massachusetts Resource Guide for End of Life Services. The online version of the guide includes a searchable database of providers, organizations and agencies.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness–Massachusetts (NAMI - MASS)
781-938-4048 / 800-370-9085 (Massachusetts)
Resources for Older Adults: namimass.org/olderadults
Maintains a helpline for information on mental illnesses and referrals to local groups. The local self-help groups have support and advocacy components and offer education and information about community services for families and individuals.
Springwell, Inc.
617-926-4100
www.springwell.com
A private, not-for-profit organization that provides a wide variety of home care services to enable senior citizens remain in their own homes as long as possible. Services include homemaking, personal care, case management, home-delivered meals, and adult day health. Volunteers are available to delivering meals, take seniors to doctors appointments, grocery shop, or spending time talking with a senior. As a Massachusetts Aging Services Access Point (ASAP), Springwell provides eligible seniors care advice and home care services through the Commonwealth's State Subsidized Home Care Program. A Springwell Care Advisor conducts a in-home assessment, in consultation with a nurse, to determine program eligibility. Also Handles Protective Services investigations. Also provides caregiver support to those caring for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Care Advisors will visit with caregivers to help them understand what is going on, to review available options and to learn how to best manage the social service and health care networks.
Mature Caregivers
www.maturecaregivers.com
204 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA
(888) 320-6700
support@maturecaregivers.com
Based in Waltham, but available across the U.S., Mature Cargivers offers in-home eldercare from certified providers age 50+. Services include basic personal care, medication assistance, and help with dementia.
Resource Organizations–National
Aging with Dignity - Five Wishes
Aging with Dignity is a national non-profit organization with a mission to affirm and safeguard the human dignity of individuals as they age and to promote better care for those near the end of life. Five Wishes is a living will that is written in everyday language and helps start and structure important conversations about care in times of serious illness.
Family Caregiver Alliance/ National Center on Caregiving
www.caregiver.org
415-434-3388 / 800-445-8106
A website that provides a public voice for caregivers. It includes, information, education, services and advocacy to support the work of caregivers.
National Alliance for Caregiving
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is a non-profit coalition created to support family caregivers and the professionals who serve them. This web site provides caregiving tips, publications, resources, a list of events, and more.
National Family Caregivers Association
The NFCA exists to support family caregivers and to speak out publicly for caregivers’ needs. The NFCA espouses a philosophy of self-advocacy and self-care that is predicated on the belief that caregivers who choose to take charge of their lives, and see caregiving as but one of its facets, are in a position to be happier and healthier individuals.
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
The Rosalynn Carter Institute promotes the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and professional caregivers; promulgates effective caregiving; and advances policies that enhance caring communities.
VA Caregiver Support
These websites offer several support and service options designed for caregivers of Veterans.
Disclaimer: Material on the William James INTERFACE Referral Service website is intended as general information. It is not a recommendation for treatment, nor should it be considered medical or mental health advice. The William James INTERFACE Referral Service urges families to discuss all information and questions related to medical or mental health care with a health care professional.