Family Caregiver Support Program

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Contact Information

Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE)
Family Caregiver Support Program
Email Address: information.resources@mass.gov
Phone: 800-243-4636 xMass Options

One Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108
Area Served: Boston

Map Location Family Caregiver Support Program

Narrative

The Family Caregiver Support Program is free for non-paid caregivers or adult family members, age 18+ who care for people age 60+ or any person living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. The program also supports Grandparents and other relatives age 55+ who care for children under the age of 18 or an adult with a disability ages 18-59. 

Family Caregiver Specialists can, at no cost to you, facilitate:

Access: Refer you to services and resources in your community Counseling and training:

Advise you one-on-one Help you plan for care wherever your loved one lives Organize caregiver support groups Run workshops and training Provide educational materials

Respite care: Relieve you temporarily from your caregiving responsibilities so you can get the rest and respite you need  

Service Types

  • Family Support

Program Type

  • Aging
  • Respite

Populations Served

  • Developmental Disability
  • Elderly Person with disabilities
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Mental Illness
  • Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service