Educate Advocate Reduce Stress (EARS) for Caregivers

866-300-3277

EARS, developed in 2000 through generous funding from the Middlesex County Office on Aging, is a caregiver-focused outreach service. Staffed by professional social workers experienced in both geriatrics and in working with family caregivers, the goal of EARS is to empower family caregivers by providing education, psychological support, advocacy and linkage to resources that maintain quality of life for both the caregiver and his/her older care receiver.

The program serves any family caregiver age 18 and over who is caring for an older adult age 60 and over. To be eligible for services, caregivers must either reside or work in Middlesex County or be caring for an older adult who lives in Middlesex County.

EARS staff offer free, comprehensive and individual assessment, counseling, emotional support and referral to a host of local, county and state programs and services, including: Homemaker and home health agencies, respite care, financial assistance programs, mental health counseling, and long-term care facilities.

EARS also offers specialized programs designed to meet the needs of family caregivers:

• Monthly Caregiver Support Group
• Caregiver Education Series
• Worksite “Lunch and Learn” Program, designed for the working caregiver
• Educational presentations for health care and social service professionals regarding caregiver issues

For more information call 866-300-3277.