Caregiver, Dementia & Memory Support in Barnstable

Caregiver, Dementia & Memory Support serving Barnstable from elsewhere on the Mid Cape. None are based in Barnstable itself, which is normal for a town this size. If you're not sure where to start, the Barnstable Council on Aging (508-862-4750) will point you in the right direction for free.

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Cape Cod Caregiver Coach

Caregiver, Dementia & Memory Support

Based in Barnstable

(508) 414-8694

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Coaching for family caregivers and hands-on elder care management, with dementia and cognitive screening experience.

Private pay. Free 30-minute consultation to start.

Office: Hyannis
Cost: Free consultation
How to start: Book the free 30-minute consultation through the website's contact page or by phone
For older adults: Run by a licensed social worker and certified dementia practitioner; offers memory screening (MoCA)

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May also cover Barnstable: ask when you call (8)

Adult Day / Respite — town programs

Caregiver, Dementia & Memory Support

Says it covers the whole Cape

Free service

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Supportive day programs offering caregiver respite: Bourne (Bridging the Years), Dennis (GAP), Eastham adult day center

Ask each COA for current schedule & cost Phone: see town COA.

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Alzheimer's Association — MA/NH Chapter

Caregiver, Dementia & Memory Support

Says it covers the whole Cape

Free service

800-272-3900

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24/7 helpline, support groups, education, care consultations; hosts West Barnstable Walk to End Alzheimer's

Helpline staffed 365 days/year

Cost: Free
How to start: Call the 24/7 Helpline; it connects you to all chapter programs
For older adults: Live education programs for families facing Alzheimer's are offered at no cost

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What to ask when you call

Is there a cost, and do I need a diagnosis to take part?
Can you help while I am still deciding what to do?
Is there anything that lets me get a few hours off?

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Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod (AFSC)

Caregiver, Dementia & Memory Support

Says it covers the whole Cape

Free service

508-896-5170

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Cape-specific nonprofit; ALL services free — phone check-ins, dozens of support groups, counseling, education, memory cafes, and the CARE respite day program

2095 Main St, Brewster; info@capecodalz.org; community center at Cape Cod Mall

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Can you help while I am still deciding what to do?
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Cape Cod Healthcare — Caregiver Support

Caregiver, Dementia & Memory Support

Says it covers the whole Cape

Free service

(774) 552-6080

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Dementia caregiver support resources through the health system

Cost: Free
How to start: Call or email for an initial assessment with the caregiver and family
For older adults: Includes counseling, disease education, a care management plan, a phone helpline and support groups

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Careforth (Adult Foster Care)

Caregiver, Dementia & Memory Support

Says it covers the whole Cape

Free service

(866) 302-5960

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Pays and coaches family caregivers under the Massachusetts Adult Foster Care programme.

Free to the family. Both the carer and the person cared for must meet MassHealth rules. Apply online.

Cost: Free
How to start: Fill in the online eligibility screening, then Careforth helps with state enrollment
Languages: English and Spanish; other languages through a translation service
For older adults: Family caregivers can be paid up to $1,500 a month, with coaching from nurses and social workers

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What to ask when you call

Is there a cost, and do I need a diagnosis to take part?
Can you help while I am still deciding what to do?
Is there anything that lets me get a few hours off?

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Compassionate Care ALS

Caregiver, Dementia & Memory Support

Based in Falmouth · says it covers the whole Cape; ask about Barnstable

Free service

(508) 444-6775

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Supports people with ALS and their families with equipment, guidance, education and end-of-life support.

No charge — donation funded. Serves New England.

Office: Falmouth
How to start: Call or email; no referral needed
For older adults: Helps with equipment, Medicare/MassHealth questions and trains volunteer caregivers

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Family Caregiver Support Program (via ESCCI)

Caregiver, Dementia & Memory Support

Says it covers the whole Cape

Free service

800-244-4630

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Regional caregiver support, respite, and options counseling

The regional caregiver front door

How to start: Call Information & Referral and ask for an Information Specialist, or send the online referral form at escci.org/information-referrals
Who qualifies: Caregivers 18+ looking after someone 60+ or anyone with dementia; relatives 55+ raising children under 18 or caring for disabled adults 18–59
Hours: Mon–Fri 9–5 (Information & Referral)
Address: 68 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660
Service area: All Cape towns plus Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
Languages: Interpreters available; site offers Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole
For older adults: Caregiver needs assessment can be done at home, in the office or by phone

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Memory Cafes

Caregiver, Dementia & Memory Support

Says it covers the whole Cape

Free service

508-896-5170

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Relaxed social gatherings for people with memory loss & their caregivers

Locations rotate — AFSC keeps the current list

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What to ask when you call

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Can you help while I am still deciding what to do?
Is there anything that lets me get a few hours off?

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