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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.
This agency is licensed by DPH and provides professional mental health and substance abuse counseling to the Merrimack Valley area. The counseling staff is composed of a psychiatrist, psychologists and master level social workers and mental health professionals. Staff can assist with issues involving depression and anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse, relationship problems, stress, separation…
This facility offers independent living and assisted living and has a Life Guidance neighborhood for residents who need more support due to memory impairment. It also provides short-term respite. Atria Merrimack Place offers a caregiver’s education series on the second Monday of each month from 6pm-7pm that is open to the public. This facility is…
This assisted living facility offers a full range of services. They include 3 daily meals; 24-hour staff; personal care assistance; scheduled transportation to shopping, community activities and religious services; housekeeping and linen services. There is a choice of studios, one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom companion suites. Billerica Crossings offers the Harbor Memory Care Program for those…
The Atrium at Drum Hill is a specifically designed assisted living facility exclusively for those with memory impairment (mild, moderate and advanced). The trained staff provides each resident with 24-hour assistance and supervision with daily needs. Residents are accepted who require a two-person lift, have a catheter, require medication dispensing, and have challenging behaviors. There…
Marguerite’s House is Mary Immaculate’s Residential Community, a retirement community allowing members to maintain their independent living style while on-site services are available if needed. It offers 106 one bedroom apartments, as well as a full array of amenities and services including 24-hour emergency response, assistance with personal care, self-administered medication management, 3 meals/day, housekeeping,…
This is an adult day health program for those with the diagnosis of dementia or related memory impairment. It has a multi-disciplinary staff with an RN available at all times and maintains a 4:1 client to staff ratio in a secured alarmed environment. It provides nutritious meals, socialization, cognitive skills groups and personal care. Showers…
The Oxford offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and respiratory therapy. The Nursing Department specializes in pulmonary care, diabetic care, pain and wound care management, enteral feeding, IV therapies and hospice. The Oxford is managed by Athena Health Care Systems.
The COA /Senior Center offers a variety of services and programs including, but not limited to, wellness clinics, weekday noon meals at the Center, local transportation in a wheelchair accessible van, money management, health insurance counseling, equipment loan program, exercise classes, social activities, trips, companion/respite care, and educational programs. The COA operates a thrift shop,…
The Council On Aging offers a variety of services and programs, including but not limited to, transportation within Chelmsford and into Lowell, weekday congregate lunches, meals on wheels, tax preparation assistance, insurance counseling, an intergenerational program, Senior Tax Rebate Program, trips and social activities. Outreach staff make home visits, provide I&R, and respond to emergency…
The Amesbury COA offers a variety of services and programs including information and referral, recreational activities, workshops/speakers, health and wellness clinics, exercise and fitness activities, weekday hot lunch, SHINE program, and transportation to medical appointments and shopping. Its Amesbury Caregiver Essentials (ACE) is a free program that provides caregivers with the resources needed to manage…