Only now does Deborah Fisher realize she’s always been a caregiver at heart. She adopted and raised seven children. She gave birth to a daughter prematurely who needed care growing up. She raised a foster son. Soon she will help to care for her daughter’s premature twins. And, supported by her caregiver team from Seniorlink & Caregiver Homes, Deborah also cares for her friend, Freddie, who is partially paralyzed from a stroke ..read more

Only now does Deborah Fisher realize she’s always been a caregiver at heart. She adopted and raised seven children. She gave birth to a daughter prematurely who needed care growing up. She raised a foster son. Soon she will help to care for her daughter’s premature twins. And, supported by her caregiver team from Seniorlink & Caregiver Homes, Deborah also cares for her friend, Freddie, who is partially paralyzed from a stroke ..read more

  One Caregiver’s Experience with Seniorlink & Caregiver Homes In 2014, Wanda’s 87-year-old mother Constance suffered a stroke on a camping trip. Up to that point, Constance had been independent, strong, and in love with life. “In her mind, she was forever 20,” says Wanda, a resident of Rehoboth, MA ..read more

Caring for an elder or a loved one with disabilities is a position many caregivers simply "find themselves" in. Often they have not made a formal decision to become a caregiver – in fact, some family caregivers may not even realize that they’re filling that role. No matter how you find yourself in the role of caregiver, it’s a commitment that impacts everyone psychologically – at times in positive ways, and at times in negative ways ..read more

Back in 2004, Joe Scopa was a busy fellow. He served as CEO of a law practice in Massachusetts and also played two nights a week in a band. Then his mother, Katherine, fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury. After a year in a recovery facility, as Katherine’s health began to decline, Joe made a big decision: He brought Katherine home to be surrounded by family ..read more

Serving as a caregiver for a family member is an extremely rewarding experience. Not only do you get to spend time with your loved one, you also have the opportunity to ensure they receive the best quality care possible. As primary caregiver, you don’t have to worry about outside help that may not be sympathetic or attentive in caring for your loved one ..read more

    As COVID-19 spread across the world in 2020, family caregivers had even more to worry about. Older adults and people with disabilities are at a higher risk from suffering serious consequences of the virus, placing greater necessity than ever on the efforts of caregivers to keep their loved ones safe. Two years later, we’re continuing to fight similar battles, and even with the hope of potential widespread immunity in the wake of the Omicron variant, cases are still surging and hospitals are overwhelmed across the country. Winter is a historically challenging time for family care ..read more

  Erika has many wonderful holiday memories of her mother. She always loved buying fresh Christmas trees for them to decorate together, although she remembers with a special fondness the artificial white tree with the kaleidoscope lights. Each year, her family all eagerly anticipate her mom's home-made holiday cookies, cakes, pies, fudge, and fluffy yeast rolls that melt in their mouths. Baking is still one of her mom's favorite activities. These days, Erika's holiday planning includes how she and her sister will coordinate their schedules to make sure they meet their mother's fall and ..read more

    Everyone has different expectations for the challenges that a caregiving role might bring, such as the difficulty of managing a loved one’s medical needs or transporting them to appointments and day services. But there are social impacts for caregivers as well. Dealing with changes to relationship dynamics, such as tensions that arise among siblings in a caregiving setting, or adjusting expectations for family gatherings during the holidays are a few ways in which caregiving goes beyond helping a loved one with health and wellness at home ..read more

For many of us, the holiday season is a time of celebration, reconnecting with friends and family, and eating lots of delicious food. But for people with medical conditions that place restrictions on what they're able to eat, the holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track ..read more