Caregiver Resources

Articles & Useful Downloads

Articles

Celebrating Health Center Week with Greater Lawrence Family Health Center

In honor of National Health Center Week, we’re proud to spotlight our longstanding partnership with the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC), a vital pillar in the Lawrence community, and a...

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What MassHealth Members Need to Know About Medicare Enrollment

MassHealth Medicare Enrollment: What Members Need to Know If you're a MassHealth member, understanding your MassHealth Medicare enrollment options is critical. When you're notified that you're elig...

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Celebrating Jose’s 104th Birthday with Vitra Health

For the past few years, Jose and his daughter, Suyapa, have been part of Vitra Health’s Adult Foster Care program. Suyapa, his devoted caregiver, cares for her father full-time with incredible dedic...

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Spousal Caregivers Deserve Equal Access

Vitra Health’s CEO and COO advocate for legislation that allows spouses to receive payment when caring for their loved ones. Massachusetts is one of the few States excluding spouses from receivin...

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Useful Downloads

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 problems.