Caring for a Loved One? Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May
Posted on 03/28/25
by Ted Carey
We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.
That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.
Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.
Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!
Honoring Choices
Thursday, May 1 at Noon
Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.
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Making Cents of Caregiving
Thursday, May 1 at 7pm
In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided.
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Six Pillars of Brain Health
Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm
Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.
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Downsizing and Decluttering
Thursday, May 15 at 6pm
Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.
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HomeFit
Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm
Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.
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Paid Family Caregiving Leave
Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm
MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. This webinar will NOT be recorded.
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Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.
AARP Caregiving Resource Center at www.aarp.org/caregiving
For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out www.aarp.org/cargivingma
To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email ma@aarp.org
This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. Visit the AARP Massachusetts page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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AARP Smart Driver™: Chaplin Senior Center
Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET
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AARP Smart Driver™: Bloomfield Senior Center
Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET
Bloomfield Senior Center
Bloomfield, CT
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Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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'enfield-ct', (int) 15 => 'hampden-ma', (int) 16 => 'somersville-ct', (int) 17 => 'west-suffield-ct', (int) 18 => 'southwick-ma', (int) 19 => 'somers-ct', (int) 20 => 'south-hadley-ma', (int) 21 => 'granby-ma', (int) 22 => 'southampton-ma', (int) 23 => 'three-rivers-ma', (int) 24 => 'easthampton-ma', (int) 25 => 'windsor-locks-ct' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Massachusetts', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/MA?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGMA-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Massachusetts', 'contactus_email' => 'MA@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/contact-aarp-massachusetts/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPMA', 'state_contract_id' => '56008', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/massachusetts.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819664288001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-masachusetts-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ma-2020-08-18.html', 'State_Label' => 'Massachusetts'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-massachusetts-ma-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'boston-ma', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpmassachusetts', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/massachusetts/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/massachusetts/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Massachusetts.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Massachusetts', 'county' => 'Hampden', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -72.585098266602, (int) 1 => (float) 42.102600097656 ), 'latitude' => (float) 42.102600097656, 'longitude' => (float) -72.585098266602, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, MA', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield MA,Spfld MA,SPFLD (LONG) MA,Springfeild MA', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 0, 'community_name' => null, 'community_state' => null, 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => null, 'title' => 'Springfield, MA', 'subtitle' => '', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'MA', 'ad_state' => 'ma', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '01101', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-ma', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-ma/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '01101', (int) 1 => '01102', (int) 2 => '01103', (int) 3 => '01104', (int) 4 => '01105', (int) 5 => '01106', (int) 6 => '01107', (int) 7 => '01108', (int) 8 => '01109', (int) 9 => '01111', (int) 10 => '01115', (int) 11 => '01118', (int) 12 => '01119', (int) 13 => '01128', (int) 14 => '01129', (int) 15 => '01133', (int) 16 => '01138', (int) 17 => '01139', (int) 18 => '01144', (int) 19 => '01151', (int) 20 => '01152', (int) 21 => '01195', (int) 22 => '01199' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-ma', (int) 1 => 'spfld-ma', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-ma', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-ma', (int) 4 => 'brightwood-ma', (int) 5 => 'mass-mutual-life-ins-co-ma', (int) 6 => 'bay-state-w-tower-ma', (int) 7 => 'indian-orch-ma', (int) 8 => 'indian-orchard-ma', (int) 9 => 'baystate-medical-ma', (int) 10 => 'longmeadow-ma' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '266', (int) 1 => '267', (int) 2 => '268', (int) 3 => '269', (int) 4 => '270', (int) 5 => '272', (int) 6 => '273', (int) 7 => '274', (int) 8 => '275', (int) 9 => '276', (int) 10 => '278', (int) 11 => '279', (int) 12 => '280', (int) 13 => '281', (int) 14 => '282', (int) 15 => '283', (int) 16 => '284', (int) 17 => '285', (int) 18 => '287', (int) 19 => '288', (int) 20 => '289', (int) 21 => '290', (int) 22 => '46323' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fd92bec5616-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180250c4e268f7f8b6f1b', 'city' => 'Springfield', 'state' => 'MA', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Springfield', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-ma' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'W Springfield', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'w-springfield-ma' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Longmeadow', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'longmeadow-ma' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'West Springfield', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'west-springfield-ma' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'East Longmeadow', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'east-longmeadow-ma' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Agawam', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'agawam-ma' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Chicopee', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'chicopee-ma' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Feeding Hills', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'feeding-hills-ma' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Indian Orchard', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'indian-orchard-ma' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Ludlow', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'ludlow-ma' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Holyoke', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'holyoke-ma' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Westfield', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'westfield-ma' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Wilbraham', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'wilbraham-ma' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Suffield', 'state' => 'CT', 'sef_url' => 'suffield-ct' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Enfield', 'state' => 'CT', 'sef_url' => 'enfield-ct' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-ma', (int) 1 => 'w-springfield-ma', (int) 2 => 'longmeadow-ma', (int) 3 => 'west-springfield-ma', (int) 4 => 'east-longmeadow-ma', (int) 5 => 'agawam-ma', (int) 6 => 'chicopee-ma', (int) 7 => 'feeding-hills-ma', (int) 8 => 'indian-orchard-ma', (int) 9 => 'ludlow-ma', (int) 10 => 'holyoke-ma', (int) 11 => 'westfield-ma', (int) 12 => 'wilbraham-ma', (int) 13 => 'suffield-ct', (int) 14 => 'enfield-ct', (int) 15 => 'hampden-ma', (int) 16 => 'somersville-ct', (int) 17 => 'west-suffield-ct', (int) 18 => 'southwick-ma', (int) 19 => 'somers-ct', (int) 20 => 'south-hadley-ma', (int) 21 => 'granby-ma', (int) 22 => 'southampton-ma', (int) 23 => 'three-rivers-ma', (int) 24 => 'easthampton-ma', (int) 25 => 'windsor-locks-ct' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => 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(int) 20 => '289', (int) 21 => '290', (int) 22 => '46323' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Massachusetts</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:MA@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MA@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Massachusetts</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-aarp-massachusetts/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-SPRINGFIELD-MA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpmassachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Caring for a Loved One? 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Caring for a Loved One? Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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(int) 20 => '289', (int) 21 => '290', (int) 22 => '46323' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chaplin-ct-c38278.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHAPLIN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Chaplin Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Chaplin Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Chaplin, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hartford-ct-c33375.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WETHERSFIELD-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Wethersfield Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Wethersfield Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Wethersfield, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bloomfield-ct-c37402.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BLOOMFIELD-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bloomfield Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Bloomfield Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Bloomfield, CT</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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"san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", 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'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 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(int) 11 => '01118', (int) 12 => '01119', (int) 13 => '01128', (int) 14 => '01129', (int) 15 => '01133', (int) 16 => '01138', (int) 17 => '01139', (int) 18 => '01144', (int) 19 => '01151', (int) 20 => '01152', (int) 21 => '01195', (int) 22 => '01199' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-ma', (int) 1 => 'spfld-ma', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-ma', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-ma', (int) 4 => 'brightwood-ma', (int) 5 => 'mass-mutual-life-ins-co-ma', (int) 6 => 'bay-state-w-tower-ma', (int) 7 => 'indian-orch-ma', (int) 8 => 'indian-orchard-ma', (int) 9 => 'baystate-medical-ma', (int) 10 => 'longmeadow-ma' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '266', (int) 1 => '267', (int) 2 => '268', (int) 3 => '269', (int) 4 => '270', (int) 5 => '272', (int) 6 => '273', (int) 7 => '274', (int) 8 => '275', (int) 9 => '276', (int) 10 => '278', (int) 11 => '279', (int) 12 => '280', (int) 13 => '281', (int) 14 => '282', (int) 15 => '283', (int) 16 => '284', (int) 17 => '285', (int) 18 => '287', (int) 19 => '288', (int) 20 => '289', (int) 21 => '290', (int) 22 => '46323' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chaplin-ct-c38278.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHAPLIN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Chaplin Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Chaplin Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Chaplin, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hartford-ct-c33375.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WETHERSFIELD-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Wethersfield Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Wethersfield Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Wethersfield, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bloomfield-ct-c37402.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BLOOMFIELD-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bloomfield Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Bloomfield Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Bloomfield, CT</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chaplin-ct-c38278.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHAPLIN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Chaplin Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Chaplin Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Chaplin, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hartford-ct-c33375.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WETHERSFIELD-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Wethersfield Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Wethersfield Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Wethersfield, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bloomfield-ct-c37402.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BLOOMFIELD-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bloomfield Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Bloomfield Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Bloomfield, CT</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Massachusetts</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:MA@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MA@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Massachusetts</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-aarp-massachusetts/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-SPRINGFIELD-MA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpmassachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Caring for a Loved One? 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Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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(int) 20 => '289', (int) 21 => '290', (int) 22 => '46323' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chaplin-ct-c38278.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHAPLIN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Chaplin Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Chaplin Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Chaplin, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hartford-ct-c33375.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WETHERSFIELD-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Wethersfield Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Wethersfield Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Wethersfield, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bloomfield-ct-c37402.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BLOOMFIELD-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bloomfield Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Bloomfield Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Bloomfield, CT</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Massachusetts</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:MA@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MA@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Massachusetts</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-aarp-massachusetts/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-SPRINGFIELD-MA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpmassachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Caring for a Loved One? 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Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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#007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fd92bec5616-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} 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'sef_url' => 'indian-orchard-ma' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Ludlow', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'ludlow-ma' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Holyoke', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'holyoke-ma' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Westfield', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'westfield-ma' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Wilbraham', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'wilbraham-ma' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Suffield', 'state' => 'CT', 'sef_url' => 'suffield-ct' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Enfield', 'state' => 'CT', 'sef_url' => 'enfield-ct' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-ma', (int) 1 => 'w-springfield-ma', (int) 2 => 'longmeadow-ma', (int) 3 => 'west-springfield-ma', (int) 4 => 'east-longmeadow-ma', (int) 5 => 'agawam-ma', (int) 6 => 'chicopee-ma', (int) 7 => 'feeding-hills-ma', (int) 8 => 'indian-orchard-ma', (int) 9 => 'ludlow-ma', (int) 10 => 'holyoke-ma', (int) 11 => 'westfield-ma', (int) 12 => 'wilbraham-ma', (int) 13 => 'suffield-ct', (int) 14 => 'enfield-ct', (int) 15 => 'hampden-ma', (int) 16 => 'somersville-ct', (int) 17 => 'west-suffield-ct', (int) 18 => 'southwick-ma', (int) 19 => 'somers-ct', (int) 20 => 'south-hadley-ma', (int) 21 => 'granby-ma', (int) 22 => 'southampton-ma', (int) 23 => 'three-rivers-ma', (int) 24 => 'easthampton-ma', (int) 25 => 'windsor-locks-ct' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Massachusetts', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/MA?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGMA-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Massachusetts', 'contactus_email' => 'MA@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/contact-aarp-massachusetts/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPMA', 'state_contract_id' => '56008', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/massachusetts.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819664288001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-masachusetts-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ma-2020-08-18.html', 'State_Label' => 'Massachusetts'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-massachusetts-ma-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'boston-ma', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpmassachusetts', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/massachusetts/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/massachusetts/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Massachusetts.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Massachusetts', 'county' => 'Hampden', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -72.585098266602, (int) 1 => (float) 42.102600097656 ), 'latitude' => (float) 42.102600097656, 'longitude' => (float) -72.585098266602, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, MA', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield MA,Spfld MA,SPFLD (LONG) MA,Springfeild MA', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 0, 'community_name' => null, 'community_state' => null, 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => null, 'title' => 'Springfield, MA', 'subtitle' => '', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'MA', 'ad_state' => 'ma', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '01101', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-ma', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-ma/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '01101', (int) 1 => '01102', (int) 2 => '01103', (int) 3 => '01104', (int) 4 => '01105', (int) 5 => '01106', (int) 6 => '01107', (int) 7 => '01108', (int) 8 => '01109', (int) 9 => '01111', (int) 10 => '01115', (int) 11 => '01118', (int) 12 => '01119', (int) 13 => '01128', (int) 14 => '01129', (int) 15 => '01133', (int) 16 => '01138', (int) 17 => '01139', (int) 18 => '01144', (int) 19 => '01151', (int) 20 => '01152', (int) 21 => '01195', (int) 22 => '01199' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-ma', (int) 1 => 'spfld-ma', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-ma', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-ma', (int) 4 => 'brightwood-ma', (int) 5 => 'mass-mutual-life-ins-co-ma', (int) 6 => 'bay-state-w-tower-ma', (int) 7 => 'indian-orch-ma', (int) 8 => 'indian-orchard-ma', (int) 9 => 'baystate-medical-ma', (int) 10 => 'longmeadow-ma' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '266', (int) 1 => '267', (int) 2 => '268', (int) 3 => '269', (int) 4 => '270', (int) 5 => '272', (int) 6 => '273', (int) 7 => '274', (int) 8 => '275', (int) 9 => '276', (int) 10 => '278', (int) 11 => '279', (int) 12 => '280', (int) 13 => '281', (int) 14 => '282', (int) 15 => '283', (int) 16 => '284', (int) 17 => '285', (int) 18 => '287', (int) 19 => '288', (int) 20 => '289', (int) 21 => '290', (int) 22 => '46323' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fd92bec5616-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180250c4e268f7f8b6f1b', 'city' => 'Springfield', 'state' => 'MA', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Springfield', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-ma' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'W Springfield', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'w-springfield-ma' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Longmeadow', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'longmeadow-ma' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'West Springfield', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'west-springfield-ma' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'East Longmeadow', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'east-longmeadow-ma' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Agawam', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'agawam-ma' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Chicopee', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'chicopee-ma' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Feeding Hills', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'feeding-hills-ma' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Indian Orchard', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'indian-orchard-ma' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Ludlow', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'ludlow-ma' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Holyoke', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'holyoke-ma' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Westfield', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'westfield-ma' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Wilbraham', 'state' => 'MA', 'sef_url' => 'wilbraham-ma' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Suffield', 'state' => 'CT', 'sef_url' => 'suffield-ct' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Enfield', 'state' => 'CT', 'sef_url' => 'enfield-ct' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-ma', (int) 1 => 'w-springfield-ma', (int) 2 => 'longmeadow-ma', (int) 3 => 'west-springfield-ma', (int) 4 => 'east-longmeadow-ma', (int) 5 => 'agawam-ma', (int) 6 => 'chicopee-ma', (int) 7 => 'feeding-hills-ma', (int) 8 => 'indian-orchard-ma', (int) 9 => 'ludlow-ma', (int) 10 => 'holyoke-ma', (int) 11 => 'westfield-ma', (int) 12 => 'wilbraham-ma', (int) 13 => 'suffield-ct', (int) 14 => 'enfield-ct', (int) 15 => 'hampden-ma', (int) 16 => 'somersville-ct', (int) 17 => 'west-suffield-ct', (int) 18 => 'southwick-ma', (int) 19 => 'somers-ct', (int) 20 => 'south-hadley-ma', (int) 21 => 'granby-ma', (int) 22 => 'southampton-ma', (int) 23 => 'three-rivers-ma', (int) 24 => 'easthampton-ma', (int) 25 => 'windsor-locks-ct' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => 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(int) 20 => '289', (int) 21 => '290', (int) 22 => '46323' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Massachusetts</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:MA@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MA@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Massachusetts</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-aarp-massachusetts/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-SPRINGFIELD-MA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpmassachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Caring for a Loved One? 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Caring for a Loved One? Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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(int) 20 => '289', (int) 21 => '290', (int) 22 => '46323' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chaplin-ct-c38278.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHAPLIN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Chaplin Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Chaplin Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Chaplin, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hartford-ct-c33375.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WETHERSFIELD-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Wethersfield Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Wethersfield Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Wethersfield, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bloomfield-ct-c37402.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BLOOMFIELD-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bloomfield Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Bloomfield Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Bloomfield, CT</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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"san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", 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'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-cool-c', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 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(int) 11 => '01118', (int) 12 => '01119', (int) 13 => '01128', (int) 14 => '01129', (int) 15 => '01133', (int) 16 => '01138', (int) 17 => '01139', (int) 18 => '01144', (int) 19 => '01151', (int) 20 => '01152', (int) 21 => '01195', (int) 22 => '01199' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-ma', (int) 1 => 'spfld-ma', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-ma', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-ma', (int) 4 => 'brightwood-ma', (int) 5 => 'mass-mutual-life-ins-co-ma', (int) 6 => 'bay-state-w-tower-ma', (int) 7 => 'indian-orch-ma', (int) 8 => 'indian-orchard-ma', (int) 9 => 'baystate-medical-ma', (int) 10 => 'longmeadow-ma' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '266', (int) 1 => '267', (int) 2 => '268', (int) 3 => '269', (int) 4 => '270', (int) 5 => '272', (int) 6 => '273', (int) 7 => '274', (int) 8 => '275', (int) 9 => '276', (int) 10 => '278', (int) 11 => '279', (int) 12 => '280', (int) 13 => '281', (int) 14 => '282', (int) 15 => '283', (int) 16 => '284', (int) 17 => '285', (int) 18 => '287', (int) 19 => '288', (int) 20 => '289', (int) 21 => '290', (int) 22 => '46323' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chaplin-ct-c38278.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHAPLIN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Chaplin Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Chaplin Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Chaplin, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hartford-ct-c33375.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WETHERSFIELD-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Wethersfield Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Wethersfield Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Wethersfield, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bloomfield-ct-c37402.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BLOOMFIELD-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bloomfield Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Bloomfield Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Bloomfield, CT</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chaplin-ct-c38278.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHAPLIN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Chaplin Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Chaplin Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Chaplin, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hartford-ct-c33375.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WETHERSFIELD-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Wethersfield Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Wethersfield Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Wethersfield, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bloomfield-ct-c37402.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BLOOMFIELD-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bloomfield Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Bloomfield Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Bloomfield, CT</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Massachusetts</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:MA@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MA@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Massachusetts</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-aarp-massachusetts/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-SPRINGFIELD-MA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpmassachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Caring for a Loved One? 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Check Out Our Local Online Series Thursdays in May</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/28/25 by <b>Ted Carey</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><br>We know family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of us. There are 780,000 family caregivers here in Massachusetts. We’re helping their loved ones live independently at home – where they want to be. Massachusetts family caregivers provide 73 million hours of care every year, adding up to $15 billion in unpaid labor annually. AARP knows family caregivers are stressed. We need commonsense solutions that will save them time and money and provide them with more support.<br><br>That’s why AARP Massachusetts has an online series Thursdays this May that aims to empower caregivers with knowledge, resources, and strategies to navigate your caregiving journey effectively.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/60/178971db4b1abe70d2ccd170ba7c/aarp-ma-caregiving-series-hero-image-for-0414-ma-email.jpg" alt="AARP MA Caregiving Series Hero Image For 0414 MA Email.jpg" width="1280" height="720"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Every day, family caregivers assist their older parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes—where they want to be. They help with everything including medications and medical care, meals, bathing and dressing, chores, finances, grocery shopping, transportation and much more. Some family caregivers help a few hours a month while others are on call 24/7. Many family caregivers work full or part time, and some are also caring for children.<br><br>Whether you are a caregiver now or may be in the future, this virtual series has something for you!<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Honoring Choices</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at Noon</i><br>Create a personal care plan to take control of your health care decisions and collaborate with medical providers for the care you want now and in the future. Learn about appointing a health care agent through a health care proxy and writing a personal directive to document your care instructions.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/wqQ5O9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Making Cents of Caregiving</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 1 at 7pm</i><br>In this session, we’ll introduce essential information caregivers need to more easily manage the costs and complexities of caregiving - information on creating a health care plan, choosing a power of attorney and budgeting for housing and transportation costs, for example. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://custom.cvent.com/04AC5E977FEB4D45AE4B31ABE2A1C6E5/files/7bba15c8444443df809f85f8af4342d2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers</a></span></span> will be reviewed, and we’ll explore how to incorporate the tips into your caregiving. Additional resources will also be provided. <br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/OxLPNR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Six Pillars of Brain Health</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 8 At 7:00 pm</i><br>Find out what your lifestyle would look like if you filled it with brain-healthy behaviors. A lifestyle that supports brain health can make a big difference to your well-being throughout your life, and it’s within your power to make the daily choices that can get you there. AARP invites you to take a step along that path by learning about “six pillars” that support brain health. These lifestyle habits include cultivating social connections, managing stress, getting high-quality sleep and moving around more, for example.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/94mdAn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Downsizing and Decluttering</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 15 at 6pm</i><br>Gain some tactics that can help make your downsizing or decluttering project less daunting. Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or even getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation will explore why stuff is so important to some people and will share practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to go about downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started! Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/E1gndv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to Register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HomeFit</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm</i><br>Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/bzOkmE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Paid Family Caregiving Leave</b></a></span></span><br><i>Thursday, May 29 at 12:00pm</i><br>MA Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows eligible employees to take time off work to care for a family member while still receiving a portion of their regular wages. This benefit helps reduce the financial strain of caregiving. <b>This webinar will NOT be recorded. </b><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/4MxPkK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register</a></span></span><br><br>Family and friends are the backbones of America's care system, providing the bulk of care for older people in the U.S. as they strive to live independently. If you are not currently a family caregiver, at some point in your life you either will be a caregiver or need a caregiver.<br><br>AARP Caregiving Resource Center at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/caregiving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/caregiving</a></span></span><br>For Massachusetts specific caregiving resources check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/cargivingma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/cargivingma</a></span></span><br>To help advocate for caregivers, send us an an email <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:ma@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ma@aarp.org</a></span></span><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Massachusetts. 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(int) 20 => '289', (int) 21 => '290', (int) 22 => '46323' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chaplin-ct-c38278.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHAPLIN-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Chaplin Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Chaplin Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Chaplin, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-hartford-ct-c33375.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-WETHERSFIELD-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Wethersfield Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Wethersfield Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Wethersfield, CT</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bloomfield-ct-c37402.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-BLOOMFIELD-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Bloomfield Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Bloomfield Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Bloomfield, CT</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-ma/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SPRINGFIELD-MA">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Massachusetts Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Massachusetts</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:MA@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MA@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Massachusetts</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-aarp-massachusetts/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-SPRINGFIELD-MA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpmassachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Caring for a Loved One? 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