Information and Community Support
Alzheimer's Support & Care Resources
The Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter provides free education programs, support groups, care consultations, and a 24/7 helpline for individuals living with Alzheimer's or dementia and their families.
Diabetes Presentation – Dr. Lingisetty
You can view the webinar with Dr. Lingisetty on the Volunteering for Seniors YouTube channel.
Alzheimer's Disease Presentation - Manjula Sonti
External Websites for Seniors
A Caregivers Toolkit by CCA
Take a look at the Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) post, "The Ultimate Caregiver's Toolkit" for some valuable resources related to caring for an aging parent or a person with disabilities, These tools and tips help you to manage your caregiving role to support your family and loved ones.
Caring for Seniors (A Support Group for Family Caregivers)
For regular senior and caregivers resources do join our Facebook group. This is a forum, a place to ask questions, get answers, share best practices, and be supportive of each other as we help our parents age with dignity. If you know anyone who could benefit from a support group of this nature feel free to refer them to this Facebook group.
Palliative Care
Palliative Care is specialized medical care for individuals living with serious illness, at any age and any stage. It’s care that focuses on reliving the pain, symptoms, and stress of a serious illness, and can improve a person’s quality of life. It also offers support to a patient's families and caregivers.
Councils on Aging & Senior Centers
Councils on Aging are the 350 municipal agencies that provide local outreach, social and health services, advocacy, information and referral for older adults, their families and caregivers.
Caregiver Support Program for Families
This State of Mass. program can help you care for a member of your family. A Caregiver Specialist will create a plan and give you tips and support.
Medicare Enrollment Support
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for retirees age 65 or older and people with disabilities. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital care, some skilled nursing facility care and hospice care. Medicare Part B covers physician care, diagnostic x-rays and lab tests, and durable medical equipment. Medicare Part D is a federal prescription drug program.
Discover a book The Library Shelf
Launched in April 2022, this member lending initiative offers access to a growing selection of titles available for short-term borrowing. To reserve a title, confirm availability, or schedule a pickup from our Easton, MA location, please contact Pratima at info@volunteeringforseniors.org.
Help Expand Our Collection
Our selection is still growing, and community contributions help make it stronger. If you have a publication that has informed, inspired, or supported you, consider donating a copy so others can benefit from it as well.
For additional details about available titles or ways to contribute, please contact Pratima at info@volunteeringforseniors.org.
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His Voice by Rima Pande
Agastya Raj has a stroke that leaves him paralyzed from the neck down and unable to speak. As he lies in bed enveloped by a circle of love and care…