Pairs college students with individuals living with dementia for weekly visits to improve care and quality of life. Participants must be residents of an affiliated assisted living or skilled nursing facility.
Non-profit organization focused on providing community education, support groups, and research for those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. They have a wealth of online resources and offer a 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900. Specifically, offers tips for dementia caregivers specific to challenges caused by the pandemic.
For persons age 55 and above with the mission with promoting and creating meaningful programs, resources, and connections for adults to lead healthy and productive lives in Boston. Phone: 617-635-4366 Email: agestrong@boston.gov
Serving all stages and ages with vision loss. For older adults, they offer assessment and linkage to services and/or adaptive technology to promote independence.
Regionally based non-profits offering as an entry point for services for older and/or disabled adults. They are also known at Aging Service Access Points or Area Agency on Aging. Services can include: Information & Referral, Meals on Wheels, Home Care, PCA Services, Caregiver Respite Services, and Options Counseling.
The State office promoting independence, empowerment, and well-being for older people, individuals with disabilities, and their families. Their focus is advocating for on a state level and work in tandem with many of the State’s local programming. They also support the Elder Abuse Hotline at: 800-922-2275, Toll Free Connect to Local Elder Service Agency: (800) 243-4636.
Friendly Visitor Programs
Programs that link a vetted volunteer with an older adult. Often offered through local Elder Service organizations. In Boston, also offered through Friendship Works (Friendship Works' phone number: 617-482-1510).
Geriatric Care Managers
A professional geriatric care manager is usually a licensed registered nurse or social worker who specializes in geriatrics. The geriatric care manager will work with you and your family to identify needs and find ways to meet them. This may include a onetime consultation or on-going connection as one plans for current and future care. There maybe a fee for this service, sometimes insurance will cover the cost. Resource links: Caregiving MetroWest/BayPath Elder Services, Inc.; Caring.com
Their mission focuses on serving vulnerable populations across the life span. For older adults, supports include independent living supports, Dementia Education programming, Care Management services, Information & Referral, Guardianship education, Parkinson’s Disease Support, Suicide Prevention education & training, and Holocaust survivor supportive services. (Phone number: 781-647-JFCS (5327))
Empowers individuals to continue to lead full lives whether new vision loss or since youth. Offering various services including vision rehabilitation, access technology, training, volunteer help, counseling, and peer support services. Learn more or make a referral on the website, by phone (888-613-2777), or email: mabvi@mabcommunity.org
A community-based offering for people with dementia and their caregivers to come together to socialize and engage in an activity. These programs are typically free. Each location will have its own culture and activities may vary from session to session.
Program through MassHealth and Medicare to provide a wide range of medical, social, recreational and wellness services to eligible participants. The goal of PACE is to support people’s goal to age in their home. Eligibility requirements include age 55+, meet skilled nursing facility level of care, and certain income guidelines to name a few.
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