Caregiver Connection

Fallon Health's blog for caregivers 

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Help when you need it: Paid family and medical leave in Massachusetts

Caregivers are experts at managing their time. But what happens if an unexpected health emergency arises, or an ongoing one worsens? Will you need to take time off work or a temporary leave? Will that put your job at risk? That's where the Massachusetts paid family and medical leave law can help.

 
 

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How to involve family and friends in helping with caregiving

Being a caregiver can be rewarding. But it may also be filled with responsibilities that can weigh heavily on you. When you’re under this type of pressure, it should be obvious that you need help, right? After all, you’re just one person. Unless other people—including your family and friends—have spent some time in your shoes, they often don’t realize what they don’t know about caregiving.  Read more

 

Signs of caregiver depression and 3 ways to deal with it

As a caregiver, you're likely on the lookout for signs of depression in your loved one. But would you recognize the signs in yourself? Many caregivers don't, and that's common—because they're often focused on the demands of providing care. This post shares the most common signs of depression and suggestions on how to best manage it.  Read more

 

Too many medications to manage

Prescription and over-the-counter medications. Supplements and herbal remedies. When you're taking multiple pills every day, there's so much to remember. It's easy to get confused. It's also easy to make mistakes, which can have serious consequences. If the person you're caring for is finding it difficult to manage medications, we've got some suggestions that can help make it easier.  Read more

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