Caregiver Resources

Articles & Useful Downloads

Articles

Support for Spousal Caregivers Starts Here

Paid Spousal Caregivers Massachusetts: Why H.D. 4524 Matters At Vitra Health, we support families who care for their loved ones at home, especially spouses. Yet, under current Massachusetts ...

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Men’s Health in Caregiving

Men’s Health in Caregiving: What June Reminds Us to Pay Attention To June is Men’s Health Month, Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and the perfect time to talk about an often...

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Vitra’s Legislative Advocacy for our Families and Communities

Fighting for Fairness in Massachusetts And why HD.4524 could finally bring spousal caregivers the support they deserve Every day, families across Massachusetts step up to care for loved ones at ...

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Caregivers, Communities, and Compassion

May Caregiver Awareness: Compassion, Connection, and Community May caregiver awareness is central to Vitra Health’s mission. This month is a time to honor the people and values that shape the car...

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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.