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Caregiver Support, Information & Referral
Finding a Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Joining a caregiver support group with a dementia focus can increase your sense of community, provide practical advice, and connect you with community resources. Not all support groups are the same, so you may want to shop around to find the right fit. Here are a few starting points:
- Alzheimer’s Association –https://www.alz.org/help-support/community/support-groups
- Elder Services Organization – https://contactus.800ageinfo.com/FindAgency.aspx
- Family Caregiver Alliance – https://www.caregiver.org/taxonomy/term/80
- Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Alliance – https://www.mass.gov/family-caregiver-support-program
- Senior Centers/Local Councils on Aging – https://mcoaonline.com/what-is-a-coa/coa-directory/
Agencies Offering Support, Information, and Referral
Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod – Offers support groups, consultations, care planning, phone support, education, and social and cultural programming for families, professionals, and individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.
Phone: (508) 896-5170
Email: info@capecodalz.org
Website: https://www.alzfamilysupport.org/
Family Caregiver Support Program – Family caregiver specialists can help you find community resources and services; offer one-on-one counseling, group training, and support groups; and coordinate respite care. Services are free of charge for Massachusetts residents.
Website: https://www.mass.gov/family-caregiver-support-program
Hilarity for Charity (HFC) – Nonprofit organization offering online support groups, webinars and workshops, and respite programming.
Website: https://wearehfc.org/programs/
Mass General Hospital Dementia Care Collaborative – Provides educational programming, workshops, and monthly support groups for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers coping with dementia.
Website: https://dementiacarecollaborative.org/
