M.V. Center for Living, the Island’s Dementia and Caregiver Support Network
508-939-9440
lesliec@mvcenter4living.org
mvcenter4living.org
M.V. Center for Living will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Regular Programs
- Monday – Friday: 9 am – 3 pm, Supportive Day Program
- Fridays: 11 am – 12 pm, Open House
- Fridays: 10 – 11:15 am, Dementia Caregiver Support Group on Zoom. Contact us for a link to join!
Services
Fees may apply. Call for more information.
- Supportive Day Program — Activity and social program
- Respite Innovations — Home visits
- Dementia Coaching — To make home life easier
- Support Groups — Professionally led for both caregivers and those experiencing early memory loss
- Resources and Education — Remove stigma and learn strategies
The Supportive Day Program (SDP)
SDP is a daily program for older adults who may experience memory challenges or disability. Enriching activities and a family-style lunch create a day of community engagement, purpose, and meaning. Equally important is the respite provided for caregivers. When a caregiver has time for rest and self-care, the quality of life improves for both caregiver and care recipient. Call Mary Holmes to learn about registration.
Respite Innovations
Respite Innovations brings person-centered engagement into the home, and affords caregivers time to take care of themselves and to recharge their 24-hour caregiver battery. Call Ann Baird at M.V. Center for Living if you are a caregiver who would benefit from a break!
The Family Caregiver Support Program
This program advocates for caregivers, providing memory screenings, family meeting facilitation, ongoing Alzheimer’s and dementia education, and referrals to programs that can support your caregiving efforts. Our services at MVCL provide tools and tips for a better caregiving experience. We support any caregiver living on Martha’s Vineyard, or who is caring from afar for someone on-Island.
Caregiver Counseling
We can help you navigate the system of public and private care for the best plan to meet your needs. Consultation can be provided in the home, at our office, or over the phone. We can meet with caregivers individually or as a family.
Dementia Friends
Dementia Friends USA is part of a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. By providing a free, one-hour Dementia Friends Information Session for your staff, you are helping the community better serve our neighbors. This free, one-hour training can be added to a staff meeting or planned as a special event. Contact Mary Holmes, Dementia Friends champion, at maryh@mvcenter4living.org or 508-939-9440 to arrange a free session today!
Monthly Music and Memory Cafe
Come to M.V. Center for Living every third Thursday (Oct. 17) for a free Music and Memory Cafe from 10 am to 12 pm. All are welcome!
Weekly Open House
Drop in to see what our programs are all about, every Friday from 11 am to 12 pm.
Employment Opportunities
M.V. Center for Living seeks substitute van drivers and substitute special assistants. Please call 508-939-9440.
Volunteer
Help us deliver our services to our Island elders, and have fun doing it!
Calling all entertainers!
Brighten the days of older adults with your talents. Call Mary at 508-939-9440 for the most appreciative audience!
