Memory cafés and dementia support groups on Cape Cod

Facts checked 29 September 2026

A memory café is a relaxed social time for a person living with dementia and whoever comes with them. A support group is for the caregiver. Most are free. Call first: times change, and some ask you to register.

Alzheimer's Association helplineDay or night, free, for caregivers too.

800-272-3900

Memory cafés

Falmouth Together Memory Café

Falmouth (East Falmouth) · East Falmouth Library Branch

When: 2nd Monday, 1:00–2:00 pm (no sessions July–August) · Free

508-457-2555 x2934 (Sue Henken) · shenken@falmouthpubliclibrary.org · Details

Run by Falmouth Public Library / Falmouth Together We Can. Schedule last confirmed 2026-04-10. Always call before you go.

AFSC CARE (Community Alzheimer's Respite & Engagement)

Hyannis (Barnstable) · 769 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis

When: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00–3:00 pm · Free

508-896-5170 · info@capecodalz.org · Details

Run by Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod. Schedule last confirmed 2025-09-30. Always call before you go.

Few memory cafés on the Cape publish a schedule. If you run one, tell us and we will list it free.

Caregiver support groups

Dementia & Alzheimer's Educational Support (Caregivers)

Hyannis (Barnstable) · Dementia Caregiver Support Office, 1019 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis

When: 2nd and 4th Thursday, 1:30–3:00 pm · Free (registration required)

774-552-6080 · dementiainfo@capecodhealth.org · Details

Run by Cape Cod Healthcare Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support. Schedule last confirmed 2026-09-29. Always call before you go.

Dementia & Alzheimer's Educational Support (Caregivers & Recipients) — Mashpee

Mashpee · Mashpee Council on Aging, 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive, Mashpee

When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 1:30–3:30 pm · Free (registration required)

774-552-6080 · dementiainfo@capecodhealth.org · Details

Run by Cape Cod Healthcare. Schedule last confirmed 2026-09-29. Always call before you go.

Dementia & Alzheimer's Educational Support (Caregivers & Recipients) — Dennis

Dennis · Dennis Council on Aging, 1045 Route 134, South Dennis

When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 2:00–3:30 pm · Free (registration required)

774-552-6080 · dementiainfo@capecodhealth.org · Details

Run by Cape Cod Healthcare. Schedule last confirmed 2026-09-29. Always call before you go.

Dementia & Alzheimer's Educational Support (Caregivers & Recipients) — Sandwich

Sandwich · Sandwich Center for Active Living, 70 Quaker Meeting House Road, Sandwich

When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 10:00–11:30 am · Free (registration required)

774-552-6080 · dementiainfo@capecodhealth.org · Details

Run by Cape Cod Healthcare. Schedule last confirmed 2026-09-29. Always call before you go.

Dementia & Alzheimer's Educational Support (Caregivers & Recipients) — Falmouth

Falmouth · Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth

When: 1st and 3rd Monday, 11:00 am–12:30 pm · Free (registration required)

774-552-6080 · dementiainfo@capecodhealth.org · Details

Run by Cape Cod Healthcare. Schedule last confirmed 2026-09-29. Always call before you go.

Dementia & Alzheimer's Educational Support (Caregivers & Recipients) — Orleans

Orleans · The Terraces Orleans, 60 Daleys Terrace, Orleans

When: 2nd and 4th Monday, 10:30 am–12:00 pm · Free (registration required)

774-552-6080 · dementiainfo@capecodhealth.org · Details

Run by Cape Cod Healthcare. Schedule last confirmed 2026-09-29. Always call before you go.

Barnstable Caregiver Support Group

Hyannis (Barnstable) · Barnstable Adult Community Center, 825 Falmouth Rd, Hyannis

When: Wednesdays (weekly) — call for time

508-394-4630 x451 (Laura Cheesman) · Details

Run by Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands (Family Caregiver Support Program) at Barnstable COA. Schedule last confirmed 2026-09-29. Always call before you go.

AFSC Caregiver Support & Companion Group — Chatham

Chatham · Chatham COA

When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 10:30 am–12:00 pm · Free

508-896-5170 · info@capecodalz.org · Details

Run by Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod. Schedule last confirmed UNDATED page — confirm by phone before publishing. Always call before you go.