Alzheimer's Disease

An age-related, non-reversible brain disorder that develops over a period of years. Initially, people experience memory loss and confusion, which may be mistaken for the kinds of memory changes that are sometimes associated with normal aging. The symptoms gradually lead to behavior and personality changes, a decline in cognitive abilities such as decision-making and language skills and problems recognizing family and friends; and ultimately to a severe loss of mental function. Alzheimer’s disease is one of a group of disorders called dementias that are characterized by cognitive and behavioral problems. It is the most common cause of dementia among people age 65 and older.

  • Visiting Angels

    Visiting Angels is a national home care agency providing services to seniors. They will work to create an in-home care plan personalized to work for the senior/family. Their caregivers are able to provide companion care, personal care, respite care, transitional care, palliative care, and end-of-life care. Additionally, Alzheimer’s and dementia care is available. The “Safe…

  • Vine Homecare

    Vine Homecare is an in-home homecare agency in Danvers, MA. Their services include: Home Health Aides, Personal Care, Home Making, Companionship, Respite Care, and Supportive Home Care Aides who specialize in behavioral challenges and dementias. All service plans begin with a skilled nursing assessment. Their aides are able to pick up medications, groceries, and other…

  • Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    Lahey Hospital and Medical Center health care system is comprised of medical centers in Burlington, Lexington and Peabody, Mass., as well as more than a dozen community primary care and satellite specialty care locations throughout northeastern Massachusetts and southern NH. The Burlington Center encompasses an ambulatory care center, a 317-bed hospital and a Level II…

  • BAYADA Home Health Care

    This organization provides the following in home services: homemaking, personal care, meal planning/prepping, med reminders, private duty nursing, and companions. A personalized care plan is created for individual and plans are flexible as individual needs change. Physical, Occupational, and Speech language therapies are available. Their nursing 24/7 care is available (including live-in options). Their companions…

  • Bridges by Epoch Memory Care Assisted Living at Andover

    This is a memory care assisted living designed for seniors living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias. It offers support groups and educational presentations on various memory and Alzheimer-related topics that are open to the public. Respite Care available for an additional fee. They work in partnership with McLean Hospital to provide the caregiver team…

  • JF&CS Memory Cafe

    This is a welcoming place for people living with memory changes and their caregivers to enjoy coffee, refreshments and conversation with new friends, including college students. Attendees meet guest artists who lead music, art or poetry activities. The group meets the first Friday of the month except on major holidays. The Cafe is open from…

  • Bridges by Epoch Memory Care Assisted Living at Westford

    This is a memory care assisted living designed for seniors living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias. It offers support groups and educational presentations on various memory and Alzheimer-related topics. Monthly support groups and presentations are open to the public. Respite Care available for an additional fee. 24-hour nurses. They work in partnership with McLean…

  • Spectrum Adult Day Health Program – North Andover

    This day program for people with memory impairment offers skilled nursing care, social work services, failure free activities, assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, rehabilitation services, support group, breakfast and lunch. The staff is specially trained in caring for people with Alzheimer’s Disease and there is a 1:4 staff-to-patient ratio. This group meets…