It is for individuals age 60+ and those who are under 60 with an Alzheimer's Disease or related disease diagnosis. This also includes individuals who may not be eligible for MassHealth but require varying levels of assistance with daily living tasks. Monthly co-payments may apply depending on income.
In 2020, caregivers spent an average of nine hours per week providing care. In 2023, that has increased to 26 hours per week. Almost half spend 10–29 hours of their week devoted to caregiving, and 27% spend 30 hours or more providing care.
Supportive Home Care Aide (SHCA) need 87 hours of initial training some of which CareAcademy can offer. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs) need 48 hours of continuing education over 2 years, 24 hours can be obtained through an approved provider like CareAcademy (NAC provider number 7047).
As explained by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, a caregiver authorization affidavit is a legal document that “creates a simple mechanism to clarify decision-making relating to education and health care in situations where minor children are living with an adult other than their ...
A guardian is different from a caregiver because when a child has a caregiver, either the caregiver or the parent can make decisions for the child. When a child has a guardian, only the guardian, not the parent, can make decisions.
A Caregiver's Affidavit will allow you to 1) enroll the child in school and 2) if you are a relative, consent to medical care on behalf of the child. If you are not a relative, you may consent to school-related medical care only and it is recommended that you obtain legal guardianship.
Caregiver Consent Form. A Caregiver Consent Form, prepared in advance, assures that the caregiver will be able to make medical decisions guided by health care professionals in your absence.