Family caregivers do amazing work every day, helping loved ones receive the care they need at home. It’s not an easy job, but Adult Foster Care is a great MassHealth-funded program that provides family caregiver… Continue Reading How Adult Foster Care provides family caregiver support
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The challenges of being a family caregiver– and how a MassHealth-funded program can help—was the focus of a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) that was released in July. The PSA was produced by Adult Family… Continue Reading Adult Family Care PSA Focuses on Caregiver Challenges
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The countdown to cuts is on. On March 1, the Baker Administration will begin cutting as much as $5.6 million from the Adult Foster Care program. The cuts will continue through the last four months… Continue Reading Adult Foster Care 9C Cuts will hit 12,000 caregivers in March
Read MoreA program dedicated to helping family caregivers succeed was the topic of discussion when Adult Family Care (AFC) director Jeanne Leyden recently appeared on Somerville Community Access Television (SCAT). Leyden was a guest on Aging… Continue Reading Aging Well Discusses Family Caregivers with AFC
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November is National Family Caregivers Month, and a regional non-profit program is marking the occasion by promoting caregiver well-being. The Adult Family Care (AFC) program provides support for more than 250 family caregivers in the… Continue Reading AFC Promotes Well-Being during Family Caregivers Month
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By Colleen Morrissey Sometimes, you can’t answer a question with a quick call. Our Aging Information Center at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) offers general information and guidance over the phone, but we also have an… Continue Reading Aging Information Programs Offer In-Depth Support
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