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Take a Rest: AARP Massachusetts Celebrates Family Caregivers

Pause and Recharge: Free Rest Stops for Caregivers

AARP

Published October 23, 2026

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Caring for someone you love can be rewarding, challenging and everything in between. Whether you’re helping a parent, spouse, friend, neighbor or other loved one, caregiving can take a lot of time and energy. Sometimes, you just need a chance to pause.

This November, during National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Massachusetts is inviting caregivers to do exactly that.

We’re hosting three Rest Stops for Caregivers in Wilbraham, Pittsfield and Worcester. These free events are a chance to take a break, catch your breath and spend a little time focusing on yourself.

At each Rest Stop, you’ll find local organizations and resources that can make caregiving a little easier. You can ask questions, meet other caregivers or simply take some time for yourself. We’ll also have light refreshments and caregiver-focused meditation.

Maybe you’ve been caring for someone for years. Maybe this is all new to you. Or maybe you’re starting to think about what a loved one may need down the road. No matter where you are, you’re welcome.

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Find a Rest Stop Near You

Wilbraham
Friday, Nov. 6 | 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Scantic Valley Branch YMCA
45 Post Office Park, Wilbraham, MA 01095
Register for the Wilbraham Rest Stop

Pittsfield
Friday, Nov. 13 | 10 a.m.–Noon
Pittsfield Council on Aging
330 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Register for the Pittsfield Rest Stop

Worcester
Thursday, Nov. 19 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
YMCA of Worcester
766 Main Street, Worcester, MA
Register for the Worcester Rest Stop

All three events are free, and caregivers and care recipients are welcome.

This National Family Caregivers Month, give yourself permission to pause and recharge. You spend so much time caring for someone else. Take a little time for you, too.