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Family Caregiver & Dementia Support Services

Long term caregiving, whether for a parent, spouse or friend can be stressful and put a caregiver’s own health at risk. The Family Caregiver Support Program advocates for caregivers, provides information and referral to programs and services in support of your caregiving efforts, and meaningful tools and tips for a better caregiving experience.

For any caregiver living on Martha’s Vineyard, or who is caring for someone living on Martha’s Vineyard, particularly those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia.

Program Staff

Our staff is professionally trained and has personal experience with the rewards and challenges of caregiving. We understand the complexity of managing someone’s needs at home, and the impact of these responsibilities on family dynamics.

Services

Individual sessions with a trained clinician to help caregivers navigate resources and manage care for their loved one and themselves. Find support to meet your specific caregiving needs and challenges. Services may include:

  • Memory Screenings
  • Support, Counseling, & Referrals
  • Information & Education
  • Dementia Coaching
  • Dementia Caregiver Support Group
  • Early Memory Loss Support

Dementia Coaching

Dementia Coaching, also called Habilitation Therapy, is a nonmedical, interpersonal approach to caring for someone with memory loss. A skilled Dementia Coach creates a plan with caregivers to simplify daily tasks to maintain independence and a sense of purpose.This approach helps the caregiver manage behaviors, reduces stress, and can help to facilitate a more rewarding caregiving experience.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Every Friday on Zoom, 10 - 11:15 am

Join us virtually on Zoom for a confidential and supportive atmosphere for caregivers to come together to find encouragement, comfort and advice from others who share similar experiences and concerns.

Call us for more details!  508-939-9440

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 815 8426 7965
Password: 834013

Or dial in by phone:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 815 8426 7965
Password: 834013

NOTE:  Zoom is now requiring users to use a password and you will enter a waiting room.
The host will let you in.