November is National Family Caregivers Month, National Home Care and Hospice Month, and National Long-Term Care Awareness Month

Anyone who has lived with or cared for an aging, disabled, or ill relative knows how physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing it can be. Family and friends want to do what is best for their loved one, but they need support to help them through difficult times that can last for weeks, months, or years.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, National Home Care and Hospice Month, and National Long-Term Care Awareness Month. Our display on the second floor has books that address these options. The websites listed below have resources and information that can support caregivers in their efforts and decision-making.
The library is currently open for browsing. Masks are required in all city buildings. If you are not comfortable entering the library, you can request items for curbside pickup during our regular hours (Monday-Thursday 9-9; Friday and Saturday 9-5). To reserve a book, place a request in the online catalog, fill out a request form, or call the reference desk at 978-674-4121.
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 Support for Caregivers
Mass.gov Caregiving
National Cancer Institute Support for Caregivers of Cancer Patients
National Institute on Aging
- Frequently Asked Questions About Caregiving
- Taking Care of Yourself: Tips for Caregivers
- Doctor’s Appointments: Tips for Caregivers
- Long-Distance Caregiving
- Alzheimer’s Caregiving
- What Is a Geriatric Care Manager?
- Legal and Financial Planning for People With Dementia
- What Is Respite Care?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living/Administration on Aging Caregiver Corner
In-Home Care
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Find an Agency Search
Mass.gov
National Institute on Aging
Long-Term Care
Mass.gov
- Attorney General’s Regulations on Long-Term Care Facilities
- Options Counseling Program
- Assisted Living
- Massachusetts Nursing Home Search
National Institute on Aging
- Long-Term Care
- When It’s Time to Leave Home
- Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes
- Paying for Care
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living/Administration on Aging LongTermCare.gov
Hospice
American Cancer Society What Is Hospice Care?
National Cancer Institute End-of-Life Care for People Who Have Cancer
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization CaringInfo
National Institute on Aging
- Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care
- What Are Palliative Care and Hospice Care
- Where Can I Find Care for a Dying Relative