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Everything you need to care with confidence — articles, guides, and downloadable resources curated for caregivers like you.

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Vitra Health had the privilege of participating for the second year in a row through United Way of Greater Plymouth County’s Day of Caring 2026.

July 29, 2026

More than 75 outstanding Latino students were recognized at Fenway Park this summer for their academic excellence, including many honor roll and straight-A students. See

July 21, 2026

A great caregiver does more than help with daily tasks. They help people feel understood. In this episode of Vitra Plus Podcast, learn how kindness,
Jose looks lovingly at his birthday cake alongside his daughter and caregiver.

Surrounded by loved ones, neighbors, and members of his community, José, the patriarch of his family, recently celebrated an extraordinary milestone, his 105th birthday. Born

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Useful Downloads

Practical handouts available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese — ready to print or share.

Mental Health Handout

Prioritize Self-Care, Connect with Loved Ones, Seek Professional Help, Establish Healthy Habits.

Medication Management

Taking good care of yourself and sticking to your treatment plan is key to staying healthy.

Sun Safety & UV Protection

Protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays with these essential tips.

6 Tips for a Healthy Brain

Lifestyle changes and ideas to improve brain health and cognitive wellness.

Prevent Bad Head Posture

Simple tips that can help you prevent bad posture and neck pain in daily care.

Caregiver Education: Body Mechanics

Good Body Mechanics — proper techniques to protect yourself while providing care.

Support for caregivers starts here.

Human Rights & Cultural Sensitivity

Nondiscrimination, Cultural Sensitivity — essential knowledge for compassionate care.

Advance Directives

Understanding advance directives and planning ahead for quality care.

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Word Search

A printable word search for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — an easy, engaging activity to enjoy with the person

Food Pantries by Region

Massachusetts food pantries organized by region — Boston, North, South, Central, and West — with addresses and hours.

Mental Health Handout

Prioritize Self-Care, Connect with Loved Ones, Seek Professional Help, Establish Healthy Habits, Limit Stress.

Medication Management Handout

Taking good care of yourself and sticking to your treatment plan is key to staying healthy and feeling better.

Sun Safety & UV Protection Handout

Protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays with these tips.

6 Tips for a Healthy Brain

This handout will provide you with ideas for lifestyle changes to improve brain health!

3 Tips To Prevent Bad Head Posture

This handout will provide you with simple tips that can help you to prevent bad posture and neck pain.

July Caregiver Education

Good Body Mechanics

August Caregiver Education

Human Rights, Nondiscrimination, Cultural Sensitivity

September Caregiver Education

Advance Directives

October Caregiver Education

Fall Prevention

November Caregiver Education

Medication Management

December Caregiver Education

Alternative Caregiver & Informal Support

January Caregiver Education

Safety, Emergency, and Disaster Planning

February Caregiver Education

Recognizing, Responding to, Communicating, & Reporting Changes in Condition, Critical Incidences

March Caregiver Education

Universal Precautions & Infection Control

April Caregiver Education

Basic CPR & First Aid Review

May Caregiver Education

Prevention of and reporting of physical and financial abuse

June Caregiver Education

Preventing Caregiver Burnout – care for your well-being while caring for your loved one to reduce your risk for health

Ready to become a paid caregiver?

If you care for a loved one at home, you may be able to become their caregiver and receive payment for the care you already provide.