Dementia and Caregiver Support
Mary Holmes, Executive Director • 508-939-9440
maryh@mcventer4living.org • mvcenter4living.org
Thank you to all who supported our Walk for Dementia and Caregiver Services! We could not have done this without the support of our sponsors: Mirick, Araujo Bros., Donaroma’s Nursery, Hutker Architects, Bridges by
EPOCH, Cronig’s Markets, the Green Room, M.V. Insurance, Tea Lane Associates, Forbes, and Our Market and Your Market. Thank you to Nomans for hosting our registration and afterparty, and to the talented Seven Hills Band for playing for us. We can’t wait to do it again next year! Save the date: May 15, 2027.
Announcements
• MV Sharks Bat for Dementia Awareness! Join us on June 10 at 6:35 pm at the Shark Tank for a baseball game honoring Dementia and Brain Health Awareness Month.
• The center is welcoming volunteers for all interests! Call or email today.
• MVCL will be closed, Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Regular programs
Mon-Fri: 9 am – 3 pm, Supportive Day Program
Wed: Memory Support Group, 10-11:30 am
Thu: Every third Thu. (June 18), 10:30 to noon, Music & Memory Cafe
Fri: 11 – noon, Open House
Fri: 10 – 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
• Dementia coaching – To make home life easier
• Support groups – Professionally led for both caregivers and those experiencing memory changes
• 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 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! 508-939-9440 ext. 105
Resources and education
• 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 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!