Healthier You Adult Foster Care

06/03/2026

Empowering Mobility: Tips for Assisting with Walking
Use a Gait Belt: A gait belt is a safety device you can put around the person's waist. It gives you a firm handle to hold, which is safer than holding their arms or clothing.
Walk Beside or Slightly Behind Them: Stand on the person's weaker side and slightly behind them. This position allows you to offer support without getting in their way and provides a good leverage point if they start to lose their balance.
Encourage Proper Footwear: Make sure the person is wearing stable, low-heeled shoes with non-slip soles. This can significantly reduce the risk of falling.
Communicate Clearly: Before you start walking, tell the person what you're going to do and where you're going. Talk them through each step, and ask how they're feeling.
Clear the Path: Before walking, ensure there are no obstacles in the way, such as loose rugs, furniture, or cords, that could cause them to trip.

05/27/2026

At Healthier You Adult Foster Care, we believe that providing compassionate care should be a rewarding experience in every way. Our Adult Family Care (AFC) program offers tax-free payments to qualified caregivers, including family and friends, who care for physically or mentally disabled adults and young adults in their own homes.
If you are a dedicated caregiver to a loved one in Massachusetts and would like to learn more about how you can receive financial support through this program, please contact us today. Call us at 508-565-9768. See less

05/27/2026

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving/sharing-caregiving-responsibilities

Caring for a parent or another older relative or friend often requires teamwork. Learn how to work effectively to ensure good care and support caregiver health.

05/27/2026

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving/take-care-yourself-caregiver

View an infographic on ways to take care of yourself as a caregiver.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the courageous heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice, bravery, and dedication will never be forgotten. We are deeply grateful for the freedoms they helped protect and the lasting legacy they leave behind.

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving/getting-started-caregiving

New to caregiving? Read this article to learn how to get started.

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our wonderful caregivers and members! Today, we celebrate the strength, compassion, and love that mothers and mother figures bring to their families and communities every day. Thank you for the care, kindness, and dedication you show to others. Wishing you a day filled with joy, appreciation, and special moments with your loved ones.

05/11/2026

During Nurses Week, Healthier You Wellness Partners proudly recognizes and thanks our dedicated nurses for the compassion, professionalism, and commitment they bring each day. Your unwavering support and personalized care make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members in the AFC program. We are deeply grateful for the vital role you play in helping our members achieve healthier, happier lives. Thank you for all that you do.

04/16/2026

Through the Healthier You Adult Foster Care (AFC) program, caregivers can receive a tax-free monthly stipend to provide daily care for a loved one that is over the age of 16. This MassHealth-funded program provides a payment ranging from $750 to $1,500 per month, helping to alleviate the financial stress of caregiving. The payment allows the care recipient to remain at home in a family setting, while the caregiver is compensated for their dedicated support and supervision. The amount of the stipend is based on the specific needs of the individual receiving care. For more information and to begin the application process, please call 508-565-9768 today.