M.V. Center For Living

Dementia and Caregiver Support

Mary Holmes, Executive Director • 508-939-9440 

maryh@mcventer4living.org • mvcenter4living.org

 

Announcements

  • March 28, 4 pm: FREE screening of “The Genius of Marian” at the M.V. Film Center. Film will be followed by a Q and A with filmmaker Banker White and a panel of local caregivers and dementia and geriatric professionals. Reserve your free tickets at mvfilmsociety.com.
  • May 16, 10 am: Benefit Walk for Dementia and Caregiver Services. Nomans to “Jaws” Bridge and back to Nomans to celebrate. Registration coming soon to mvcenter4living.org.

Closures

April 10: MVCL will be closed for staff for training. The Shopping Shuttle will only run to the Food Pantry at 11:30 am that day. Caregiver Support Group will meet on Zoom.

April 20: MVCL will be closed for Patriots’ Day.

 

Volunteer opportunities

Visiting companion: Training provided. 

Call Ann Baird at 508-939-9440, ext. 105

Front desk: M, W, Th, F, from 9 am to 1 pm. Lunch included.

 

Regular programs

Mon-Fri: 9 am – 3 pm, Supportive Day Program

Wed: 10 am – 11:30 am, Memory Support Group at the Tisbury COA.

Thu: April 16, Music and Memory Cafe. All are welcome!

Fri: 11 am – noon, Open House. 

Fri: 10 am – 11:15 am, Dementia Caregiver Support Group on Zoom. Call for a link.

 

Services

Fees may apply. Call for more information.

  • Supportive Day Program Activity and social program
  • Respite Innovations Home visits to give caregivers a break
  • Dementia coaching To make home life easier
  • Support groups For both caregivers and those experiencing early memory loss
  • Resources and education Remove stigma and learn strategies

The Supportive Day Program (SDP) – 

Space available, call today!

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 for both the caregiver and care recipient improves. Call Stacey Northrop (ext. 102) to learn about registration.

 

Respite Innovations

Respite Innovations brings person-centered engagement into the home, and affords caregivers time to take care of themselves. Call Ann Baird at MVCL if you are a caregiver who would benefit from a break! This program is also welcoming volunteers at this time. Please call Ann at 508-939-9440, ext. 105, for more information.

 

Resources and education

 

The Family Caregiver Support 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 meaningful 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 living here.

 

Caregiver counseling 

We can help you navigate the system of public and private care for your best plan. 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. Contact Mary Holmes, Dementia Friends champion, at maryh@mvcenter4living.org or 508-939-9440 to arrange a free session today!