Senior Resources for South Shore and Cape Cod
Comfort Keepers partners with local service organizations to provide support for family caregivers
We encourage you to contact an agency mentioned below to learn more about each group and if other groups are available.
South Shore
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group
Wednesday, May 18th – 1:30-3pm - End of Year Gathering! Rockland Memorial Library, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland, MA
Contact Bridget Thornton – Bridget.Thornton@als-ma.org 781-255-8884
Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham, MA
Caregiver Support Group
There is a monthly Caregiver Support Group at Bridges by EPOCH in Hingham. Caregivers are encouraged to come and bring their memory-impaired loved one and stay for dinner. For more information, and to RSVP - please call 781-749-7114
South Shore Hospital, South Weymouth MA
Cardiac Support Group
The Cardiac Support Group on meets the first Tuesday of the month to discuss navigating the health care system when faced with a heart problem. The group meets in the Cardiac Rehab Department on the 4th floor of the Brooks Building starting at 7 p.m. Karen LaFond, RN, nurse manager cardiac rehab, will lead the discussion. For more information contact: (781) 624-8824.
Stroke Support Group
2nd Floor OB Classroom
55 Fogg Rd
South Weymouth MA 02190 (781) 624-8303
Third Thursday of every month, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Contact : Joy Brand
Email: joy_brand@sshosp.org
Cape Cod
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group
ALS Foundation for Life office in Bourne This group is open to any caregiver, you do not have to live on Cape Cod to attend. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, May 25th – 1-3pm One Trowbridge Road – Suite 322, Bourne, MA 02532
Contact - Debbie Bell – 781-217-5480
Stroke Support Group
Spaulding Cape Cod Rehabilitation Hospital - 311 Service Rd East Sandwich MA 02537 - 2nd Wednesday of every month,
1:30 - 3 pm
Contact : Jim Graham
Email: jgrahamstroke@comcast.net
Phone : 508-833-4043
Caregiver Support Program of Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands
Men Only Caregiver Support Group
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 9:30 -11 a.m. The Family Caregiver Support Program of Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands facilitates this group, specifically for men. To enroll, please contact Frank Riley at 508-394-4630
General Caregiver Support Group
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 9:30 -11 a.m. The Family Caregiver Support Program of Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands facilitates this group, which is open to everyone. To enroll, contact Beth Gilmore at 508-394-4630, ext. 450
Beacon Hospice
Caregivers Reflection Time
2nd and 4th Tuesday from 1-2:30 p.m
Beacon Hospice is offering a caregiver’s group and educational series open and free to any type of caregiver. Preregistration requested to Brooks Reinhold, Bereavement Coordinator, 508-778-1622, ext. 115, or brooks.reinhold@amedisys.com Brooks has an extensive background facilitating groups and over a decade of counseling experience including supporting and assisting various and diverse groups of people
Chatham Council on Aging
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Chatham County Council On Aging and the NC Cooperative Extension present Powerful Tools for Caregivers - an exceptional 6-week program that will give you the tools to reduce your physical, emotional and financial stress and balance your life while taking care of others. The program will be held on Tuesday afternoons beginning March 15th through April 19th from 3:30-5:00 pm. Enrollment is limited. There is no cost to the participant; however, donations will be accepted. Each participant will receive The Caregiver Handbook and refreshments will be provided. Location will be at the Western Chatham Senior Center in Siler City. For more information contact: Susan Hardy at (919) 542-4512, or email susan.hardy@chathamcouncilonaging.org.
