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Mutual support groups whose members are family, friends, significant others, non-familial caregivers or attendants who are caring for someone who has a temporary, chronic, life-threatening or terminal illness or disability or who is elderly and increasingly unable to provide for his or her own care. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants ensure their own well-being while remaining involved in the intense care of a loved one. Also included are care receiver support groups that help people who have a caregiver cope with the fact that they require care. Care receiver support groups are often offered in conjunction with caregiver support groups and are structured to allow care receivers to participate in their own group while their caregiver attends another.
The Council on Aging offers a variety of services including but not limited to, information and referral, congregate meals, foot care, health insurance counseling, tax assistance, exercise classes, social activities, transportation for shopping. Some of the COA services and activities are offered at other town locations. The Marblehead COA serves as an elder advocate and…
The COA offers a hot lunch Monday through Friday, health insurance counseling (SHINE), tax preparation assistance, wellness programs, educational seminars, social and recreational activities, volunteer opportunities and transportation. It offers a support group on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 9:30am-11:30am for people with Parkinson’s Disease, their caregivers and loved ones. Their…
The COA is also the Senior Center. Congregate lunch meals are offered at the Center Mondays through Fridays. A two-day notice is required and a donation is suggested. The Outreach staff is available for home visits and will inform seniors of the programs and services offered through the COA and other agencies. Volunteer programs include…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Methuen Village Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support has a range of apartment accommodations, service options and rates. It has a secure residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood for those with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. A licensed social worker facilitates a caregiver support group (Hearts, Hugs, and Hopes) on the 3rd Thursday of the month…
This office covers the Merrimack Valley area in Massachusetts. It offers the following services: transportation to appointments, support groups, prevention information and wig banks. It does not have an equipment loan program. The transportation program is a volunteer service for patients who have cancer who have no other means of getting to their doctor appointments…
This group meets at the Pastoral Center the first Thursday of each month 1-2pm, September-June from 1-2pm. It offers the opportunity for participants to take time for themselves, to meet others going through similar experiences and to learn about community resources.