Welcome to the
Aging in Place Essential Toolkit™
We understand the challenges of becoming or being a family caregiver, and offer proven ways to help you with caregiving advice and aging in place planning. Through our personalized and customized support system, we provide an easy way to obtain services and products for your in-home care.
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For immediate support call us at 774-377-5818 today to speak to one of our advisors.
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For Family Caregivers, select the Individual Family Caregiver box and follow the instructions for your current caregiving situation.
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To list or find a home care agency, select the Home Care Agency Services box.
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To list or find a product or service, select the Supportive Services and Products box.
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Companies and employees: Learn about the Aging In Place Toolkit by selecting the Human Resource Employee Benefit box.
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Resources
Caregiving means knowing what to do, and when. Use this checklist to monitor and address your loved one's needs. Learn the essentials of caregiving.
Caregiving Information for
Massachusetts Families
FREE Guidance is available for
family caregivers.
FREE Caregiving Guidance and Information in your State Explore the many services and support available for elders, people with disabilities, caregivers and family members. Select your state:
What to consider in making a home mobility-friendly and secure.
Learn how to make the right choices in making your home a safe place as you age. Or, when to 'cut bait' and consider other options.
Does your loved one have difficulty moving around? Is their home walker or wheelchair friendly? Assess options that can improve their safety and security.
How to keep tabs on your loved one when you're on the job? Or live four states away? What combination of people and devices will work for your situation?
There are four kinds of people in the world —
Those who have been caregivers;
Those who are currently caregivers;
Those who will be caregivers;
And those who will need caregivers.
Rosalynn Carter
Former First Lady of the United States
45 Million
50%
Americans currently manage their loved ones' assisted and daily care needs.
Half of health information searches are on behalf of someone else.
8 in10
Online health inquiries start with a search engine.
(Google, Bing, Yahoo)
Kind Words
“The Essential Family Caregiver Toolkit made it easy for me to organize my home care priorities. Not only did I find many options to help my sister-in-law stay in her own home, but the site provided me with the education to make the right choices.”
"Talking to a knowledgeable person about my father's specific home care needs made all the difference in the world to me as a caregiver. It diminished some of my day-to-day stress and helped me focus on a clear path forward."
“The Aging In Place Essential Toolkit covered everything I needed to know when looking for a home care aide for mom. I feel confident I am prepared with the right information and questions to ask to make the right decisions.”
Meghan Charles
Danielle Hudson
Philip Cruz