Author: chession

Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia | General Ideas and Support | Grandparents / Kinship Caregivers as Parents | New to Caregiving | Self Care for the Caregiver

5 Quick Tips to Handle the Holidays!
Bychession December 6, 2019

My caregiving journey is challenging, but I do not journey alone, and my best is enough. Family Caregiver Holidays can be wonderful. And, holidays can be stressful – especially if you are a caregiver. Here are five quick tips to help you manage the season. 1. Plan any special events around your routine. When possible,…

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Working Women and Caregiving
Bychession March 8, 2019

Women, particularly those over 40, increasingly find themselves in the role of caregiver to an aging parent, often while raising their own children AND working outside the home. Many find themselves without much of a support system as they work to balance daily demands. They often suffer career setbacks and lose wages and benefits as…

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“Do I Have Rights as a Caregiver?” Understanding the CARE ACT
Bychession December 4, 2018

As we close out the year and get ready for 2019, it’s important that caregivers are recognized for all the support they give daily to their loved one, and to make sure they understand their rights. Most caregivers know the sacrifices they make but many may be unaware of a newly enacted law that gives…

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This Magic Moment Memory Cafe – Enjoying the Holidays Together
Bychession November 21, 2017

The Family Caregiver Support Program at Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley has collaborated with the Newburyport Council on Aging (COA) to present “This Magic Moment Memory Café, Enjoying the Holidays Together”. We would like to invite you and your loved one to attend as it is an opportunity for you both to take a…

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Opportunities in My Community – Newburyport where the Health and Wellness of Everyone Matters
Bychession November 20, 2017

Our Town Senior Center Spotlight, Opportunities in My Community Series continues and this month we look to highlight the beautiful nautical city of Newburyport. The Newburyport Senior Center now located at 331 High St in Newburyport is 16,000 square foot building that people of Newburyport voted to build in 2012. It opened in the fall…

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Let’s Thank the Caregivers
Bychession November 20, 2017

November is National Family Caregiver Month. Every President since President Clinton has made a proclamation to recognize the caregivers in our country before we sit down to eat turkey and pie on Thanksgiving. So what does a national month name dedication mean? Well, unfortunately it does not mean we will start to pay the 43…

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Latino Caregiver Event! Evento para Cuidadores Latinos!
Bychession October 6, 2017

Yes it is that time of year again! October brings Pumpkins, Pumpkin coffee, football, sweaters and beautiful fall foliage to the New England area. We have one more exciting event to add to the fall in the Merrimack Valley, Our Latino Caregiver Event. On October 28th from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm at the Lawrence…

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Opportunities in My Community – Amesbury a Strong Sense of Community
Bychession September 26, 2017

When you are heading up 495 towards the Seacoast there is a wonderful city not to miss that has a very engaged and active Senior Center. Amesbury Senior Center is the second Council of Aging highlighted in our blog. Doreen Brothers is the Director and she shared some highlights about what their Senior Center offers….

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A Walk That Really Makes a Difference This Fall, The Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Bychession August 31, 2017

Living in New England we get to experience the beautiful array of foliage colors that takes place every autumn starting in September. The red, orange and yellow leaves create a magnificent landscape and walking outdoors to see this spectacle of colors is not only great exercise but an invigorating view. One additional color to add…

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The Beach Awaits and it is Important that You Get There
Bychession July 1, 2017

The Beach Awaits and it is important that you get there. Or the mountains are calling and need you to see them or the car ride listening to your favorite music is waiting for you or any other place that is your happy place, it is important that you get there. When you are caregiving…

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