Serving Southcoast Massachusetts — (508) 450-6774

Support for Caregivers

Are you a caregiver? You might be if you:

  • -Help a family member with daily activities
  • -Assist someone with medications, meals, or appointments
  • -Provide physical support for mobility or transfers
  • -Coordinate care for an aging parent or loved one

Caregiving is a labor of love — but it can also be exhausting. You deserve support too.

Kathy Clark at a Moxie Mobility Training community health fair booth connecting with the local senior community

Family/Friend Caregivers

If you are an adult child caring for an aging parent, a spouse supporting your partner, or anyone helping a loved one — you are not alone. Family caregiving often happens gradually. One day you are helping with groceries, and before you know it, you are managing medications, appointments, and daily care. It is a lot to carry, and you deserve support too.

Two family caregivers smiling together during a support visit

How We Help

  • One-on-one caregiver coaching
  • Training on safe transfers and body mechanics
  • Strategies for preventing caregiver injury
  • Tips for decreasing feelings of burden
  • Emotional support and practical guidance
  • Connection to community resources

Signs You Might Need Support

  • Feeling overwhelmed or exhausted
  • Experiencing back pain or physical strain
  • Struggling to balance caregiving with your own life
  • Feeling isolated or alone in your role
  • Worrying about your loved one's safety

You don't have to figure this out alone.

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Professional Caregivers

Healthcare workers and professional caregivers face unique physical and emotional demands, and burnout is real. Our programs are designed to keep you healthy, safe, and empowered so you can continue doing the work you love.

Kathy Clark and Corie Trezon of Moxie Mobility Training smiling in matching purple branded shirts

Training Available

  • Body mechanics and safe patient handling
  • Transfer techniques
  • Injury prevention strategies
  • Self-care for caregivers
  • Fall prevention awareness

Ideal For

  • Home health aides
  • Certified nursing assistants
  • Personal care attendants
  • Companions
  • Healthcare facility staff
  • Anyone in a professional caregiving role
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Resources & Referrals

Sometimes you need more than what we can offer — and that's okay. We're connected to a network of services and resources throughout Southcoast Massachusetts and beyond.

Councils on Aging
Adult day programs
Respite care services
Transportation services
Meal delivery programs
Support groups
Legal and financial resources
Home modification contractors

Local Partners

Gleason Family YMCA, Wareham
Acushnet Council on Aging
Oak Point Over 55 Community
Massachusetts Senior Games
Bristol Networking Group (BNG)
Southeastern Massachusetts Alzheimer's Partnership (SEMAP)
Southcoast Senior Resource Association (SRA)
COTA Travel
Just Like Family Personal Concierge
CompassCare Transportation
East Coast Capital

Don't know where to start? We'll help you figure it out.

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Taking Care of Yourself

You can't pour from an empty cup.

Caregiver burnout is real, and it serves no one when you're running on empty. Part of being a good caregiver is taking care of yourself — physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Caregiver walking arm-in-arm with an elderly man using a cane along a park path — caregiver support and self-care

Self-Care Strategies We Teach

  • Proper body mechanics to prevent injury
  • Stress management techniques
  • Setting healthy boundaries
  • Recognizing signs of burnout
  • Finding respite and support

Remember

  • It's okay to ask for help
  • Taking breaks doesn't make you selfish
  • Your health matters too
  • Small self-care acts make a big difference
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Upcoming

Caregiver Wellness Cruise

November 2026 — A break you truly deserve

Join us for a wellness cruise designed specifically for caregivers. Enjoy respite, relaxation, and rejuvenation while connecting with others who understand the caregiving journey.

Wellness programming and workshops
Respite and self-care time
Connection with other caregivers
A break you truly deserve

Details coming soon — contact us to express interest.

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You Don't Have to Do This Alone

Whether you're caring for a family member or working as a professional caregiver, support is available. Let's talk about how we can help.