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Caregivers need understanding, resources, and support. Springwell is here to provide all three.

Springwell’s Caregiver Central

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Springwell’s Caregiver Specialist Program

Springwell’s Caregiver Links and Resources

Springwell’s Caregiver Notebook. 

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Articles of Interest

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Upcoming Caregiver Special Events

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Local Caregiver Support Groups

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  • Framingham Callahan Center: The Caregiver Support group is the 4th Thursday of the month @ 2pm- 3PM and is in person at the Callahan Center, Call Cheryl Lavallee, LICSW at 508-532-5980 X 4134 to introduce yourself and see if the group is a good fit for you. Dementia education and support is discussed frequently.
  • Hopkinton Senior Center: in person, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:30am-11:30am, call Julia or Kim to register, 508-497-9730.
    Hopkinton Virtual Caregiver Group for those caring for someone with dementia: every other Friday; 10:30 – 11:30 am, call Pat to register: 508-497-0108. The event is on Zoom.

More Info

  • Town of Lexington Virtual, Monthly Caregiver Support Group is the 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm. Caregivers from all communities are welcome. To sign-up or for more information contact Sharon Gunda, LICSW at 781-698-4851 or via the contact form: https://www.lexingtonma.gov/formcenter/Human-Services-15/Contact-Us-Human-Services-73
  • Mass General Caregiver Support Group for those caring for someone with dementia. The group meets virtually once a month, the second Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30PM EST. Groups provide a unique space for people living a shared experience to give and receive support, share resources, express possible feelings of guilt and grief, and often to find unexpected moments of lightness and humor. Email for Zoom link. dementiacaregiversupport@mgh.harvard.edu. Learn more about the monthly topics and speakers here: https://dementiacarecollaborative.org/about/conversation-with-caregivers-signup
  • Natick and Metro West: Jewish Family Services of MetroWest with Natick COA: For those caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. Monday: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Call or email Malka Young with questions or register: 800-655-9553 or myoung@jfsmw.org
  • Needham Council on Aging- The Needham Council on Aging offers a support group for anyone providing care and assistance to a relative, spouse, or friend. The group meets the second Monday (unless Monday is a holiday) of the month 4:00-5:00 P.M. For more information, contact Kerrie Cusack, LCSW at 781-455-7555 ext. 205 or kcusack@needhamma.gov
  • Sharon MA Area General Caregiver Group (open to any caregivers): Virtual on Zoom, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6-7pm. Call 781-784-4944x 241, for introduction and registration for a Zoom link
  • Sudbury Senior Center, In person: For those caring for someone with memory loss. The group meets the first Tuesday of the month: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Call Ana Cristina Oliveira to register: 978-443-3055 or email at oliveiraa@sudbury.ma.us. Caregiver Support Group has a simultaneous Circle of Friends Activity Group for the family member with dementia to attend.
  • Sudbury Senior Center: This caregiver support group includes both the caregiver and care recipient. Third Tuesday of the month; 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Call Ana Cristina Oliveira to register: 978-443-3055 or email at oliveiraa@sudbury.ma.us.
  • Westborough Council on Aging Caregiver Support Group every other Thursday, at 10:30am-12:00pm in person. Call Alma at 508-366-3000 to register. Loved one may accompany caregiver if they can sit quietly, read, or watch TV.
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