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AFC adapts to maintain caregiver connections during COVID-19

August 7, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus, SCES Blog

Working with families in their homes is at the heart of how Adult Family Care (AFC) helps families provide care for loved ones. But with Coronavirus changing everything in recent months, the nonprofit program is… Continue Reading AFC adapts to maintain caregiver connections during COVID-19

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How Adult Foster Care provides family caregiver support

February 6, 2019 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

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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Adult Family Care PSA Focuses on Caregiver Challenges

July 16, 2018 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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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Adult Foster Care 9C Cuts will hit 12,000 caregivers in March

January 14, 2017 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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

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Aging Well Discusses Family Caregivers with AFC

November 6, 2016 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

A 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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AFC Promotes Well-Being during Family Caregivers Month

November 6, 2016 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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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Aging Information Programs Offer In-Depth Support

September 7, 2016 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

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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