Welcome. We hope you find this curated list of resources for beneficiaries and caregivers relevant and helpful. Please let us know of your specific requests by emailing [email protected]. Be well.
The Flu and Seasonal Health
- HelpAdvisor offers information on the 2020-2021 Flu Season and Flu Vaccine Guide.
- MedicareAdvantage.com offers a seasonal health guide for older adults. Here you will find tips and resources to help seniors stay safe this winter.
Caregiver Self-Care
- This is a helpful tool for caregivers who need to develop (or refresh) a self-care plan and approach (is not exclusive to COVID-19).
- The World Health Organization (WHO) offers a series of parenting strategies and tips in the form of infographics that focus on communication, managing stress, and staying positive at this time.
- The Family Caregiver Alliance offers many resources about specific caregiving situations you might be experiencing.
- The Alzheimer’s Association offers information specifically for dementia caregivers.
Special Education During Covid-19
- The Department of Education provides information about distance learning and special needs education in this information sheet.
- Massachusetts provides information to parents of children with special needs.
- Rhode Island provides information for parents of children with special needs as well.
Distance-Learning
- The MA Department of Education provides a number of resources that are available to all, sorted by grade, learning need and more.
- WGBH offers Pre K-12 distance-learning resources as well as Family Activities. Spanish too!
- Khan Academy has grade-specific information and many courses taught by video. An easy-to-set-up account is required.
Staying Mentally Strong
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) offers a comprehensive guide with information for individuals and caregivers covering mental health issues and more.
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has helpful resources for coping during the pandemic as well as specific tools for dealing with stress.
- The Brain Injury Association of MA offers virtual support groups for persons with brain injury related issues.
- Giveanhour.org offers several resources for staying mentally healthy during this time including booklets, posters, and tools for caregiver self-care as well as an activity booklet for children.
Grief, Grieving and Managing Loss
- eCondolence.com offers resources for grief and mourning and provides guidance specifically related to COVID-19.
- Verywellmind.com offers a number of resources as well as this specific article regarding the impact of the pandemic on the grieving process.
- The Veterans Administration offers several helpful resources about managing loss and grief for yourself and in someone you are caring for. Not specific to COVID-19, these may be helpful if COVID-19 specific information is overwhelming or not the focus of grief at this time.
Managing Finances
- The Treasury Department launched a tool for registering for stimulus payments. IMPORTANT: people who have not filed taxes in 2018 or 2019 or those with dependents 17 or under should enter their information on the non-filers section of this same page so they receive the $500 payment per child to which they are entitled.
- Information about the Economic Impact Payments can be found at the IRS’s Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments.
- The Social Security Administration also provides information about stimulus payments and Social Security Insurance.
- Track your stimulus payment on the IRS website.
- Rhode Island provides information about accessing health insurance coverage and a website for enrolling in coverage.
- Massachusetts provides a website for purchasing health insurance through the state exchange.
- The Federal Trade Commission helps people avoid scams and other types of fraud relating to COVID-19. Visit the website often as it is updated regularly with consumer complaint information.
Nursing Home Visitation Restrictions
Food Resources
If you are in need of food, please check here in MA or here in Rhode Island. Also, you may be eligible for SNAP benefits.