Resources
For all caregivers of people who are elderly and people with illnesses and disabilities
Upcoming Events:
- Presentation: Relax Into the Position, MRPA Annual State Conference, Sturbridge, MA, Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 8-9:10am (ATRA Approved)
- NEW Classes: Private and group Yoga classes will be offered beginning April 2012!
Previous Events:
- Workshop: Maximizing Your Space and Time, Sudbury Parks and Recreation, September 21, 2011 6:00-7:30 p.m.
- Workshop: Care for Caregivers, Brookline Adult Education, October 20, 2011 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Check back often for new selections and upcoming events! Contact Angela for more information at 617-949-9347
Local
- The Family Caregiver Handbook
- The Executive Office of Elder Affairs for Massachusetts
- City of Cambridge Council on Aging
- Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association
- Black Lotus Yoga
National
- The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
- The Caring Bridge (Free Patient Websites Connect Loved Ones During Serious Health Events
- The Family Caregiver Alliance
- ATRA (American Therapeutic Recreation Association)
Some Recommended Books and Activities
For Care Partners & Caring Professionals:
- The Alzheimer’s Activities Guide
- The Activity Year Book
- Take Care Tips
- Making the Moments Count: Leisure Activities for Caregiving Relationships
- Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease
- Short Stories Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul
- Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga
For Families with Children:
Featured Book of the Month:
- Caring Conversations by, Jennifer Antkowiak
Empowering caregivers to enjoy every moment.