Dementia and Caregiver Support
Mary Holmes, Executive Director • 508-939-9440
maryh@mcventer4living.org • mvcenter4living.org
Announcements
• May 16, 10 am: Walk for Dementia & Caregiver Services. Nomans to Jaws Bridge, then back to Nomans to celebrate with 20 percent off food for all registered walkers.
Register to walk here or day of the walk. Suggested donation $30.
Kids walk free.
Invite friends and family to pledge your walk by making your own page here:
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Closure
May 25: MVCL will be closed in observance of Memorial 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: May 21, 10:30 am to noon, Music & 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 link.
Services
Fees may apply to some services. 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
• Dementia Caregiver Support Group and Memory Support Group: Free
• Resources and education: Remove stigma and learn strategies. Free.
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 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. Contact Mary Holmes, Dementia Friends champion, at maryh@mvcenter4living.org or 508-939-9440, to arrange a free session today!