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Faces of Careforth: Brittany Nali
Read more: Faces of Careforth: Brittany NaliCase Management Week is about more than acknowledging those who coordinate care. These professionals build trust, listen closely, and are there when families need someone in their corner. For Careforth Care Manager Brittany Nali, that means getting to know the families she supports, understanding what matters most to them, and providing the guidance,…
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Senior Care Options in Massachusetts: Eligibility, Benefits and Plans
Read more: Senior Care Options in Massachusetts: Eligibility, Benefits and PlansSenior Care Options (SCO) is a voluntary Massachusetts health program for eligible adults age 65 and older. It combines Medicaid (MassHealth Standard) and Medicare benefits in one plan, with one member card and one coordinated care team. SCO covers medical care, behavioral health services, prescription drugs, and geriatric support services. Each member also…
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Sundowning and the Time Change: How to Help a Loved One with Dementia
Read more: Sundowning and the Time Change: How to Help a Loved One with DementiaThe concept of daylight saving time can confuse everybody’s internal clock. Losing an hour in the spring can cause tiredness, while gaining an hour in the winter may increase the risk of irritability and depression in some people. However, these effects can be much more pronounced in people with Alzheimer’s disease and other…
Sharing Strength and Inspiration
Being a caregiver is complicated. Because looking after a loved one isn’t always easy. There are good days and bad. Laughter and tears. Challenges and victories. That’s why it’s so important to share stories. It’s how we connect with each other. And remember we’re not alone.
Hear from Careforth caregivers. Their journeys may help guide or inspire yours.
Meriam
Meriam cares for her mother, Ruth, with the help of their Careforth care manager, Sue.
“I’m blessed because Careforth has allowed me to keep my mom at home where she wants to be.”
Richard
Richard cares for his mother, Gloria, with the help of their Careforth care manager, Caesar.
“It’s my mom. There’s only one mom you have in this world and I would not turn my back on her.”
Bruce
Bruce cares for his nephew, Dan, with the help of their Careforth care manager, Lindsay.
“I could send a text, I could call, they would get right back to me. Our Careforth care team knows the ropes and it’s just comforting to know that.”
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