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Company Name Description Contact Info

BUSINESS SUPPORTERS:

Elder Services of Cape Cod
& the Islands, Inc.

68 Route 134
South Dennis, MA 02660

established in 1972 to promote the welfare, enhance the quality of life, and maintain the dignity of aging adults in Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket Counties. The agency offers unbiased information and referrals, along with a wide range of low and no-cost solutions including home care management, home-delivered Meals-on-Wheels, Options Counseling, and caregiver education and support. Translation services always available.

508-394-4630
800-244-4630
info@escci.org

www.escci.org

Old Colony Elder Services

Plymouth Location:

204 South Meadow Road
Plymouth, MA 02360

Our office hours are Tuesday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Report Elder Abuse Nights/Weekends: 1-800-922-2275

508-584-1561

www.ocesma.org

Company Name Description Contact Info

ESSENTIAL RESOURCES:

Barnstable Adult Community Center

825 Falmouth Road
Hyannis, MA 02601

the elderly people residing in the Town of Barnstable. Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Barnstable Adult Community Center.

508-862-4750
Kelly.Howley@town.barnstable.ma.us

www.barnstable.gov/coa

Bourne Council on Aging

Bourne Veterans Memorial
Community Building
239 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

services that enhance the quality of life for residents of Bourne who have reached their 60th year of age and to advocate for programs and services that support seniors. Further, the COA will promote the well-being of Bourne residents of any age by acting as the Human Services Agency for the Town of Bourne.

508-759-0653
doliviere@bourne-ma.gov

www.townofbourne.com/council-on-aging

Brewster Council on Aging & Senior Center

1673 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631

families by providing programs, services, and resources that promote independent living and quality of life.

508-896-2737
ecutler@brewster-ma.gov

www.brewstercoa.com

Chatham Senior Center / Center for Active Living

193 Stony Hill Road
Chatham, MA 02633

educational, and outreach programs and services to enhance the quality of their lives. We welcome the support of Chatham residents of all ages to promote our mission through community service and resource development.

508-945-5190
leah.lacross@chatham-ma.gov

www.chatham-ma.gov/527/Council-on-Aging

Dennis Center for Active Living

1045 Route 134
South Dennis, MA 02660

the Town by providing multi-purpose programs especially designed to fulfill the health, educational, social, recreational, outreach, and transportation needs of our most valued citizens in a safe, friendly, and comfortable environment.

508-385-5067
info@dennisma.gov

www.dcalcapecod.org

Eastham Senior Center

1405 Nauset Road
P.O. Box 1203
North Eastham, MA 02651

promote independence through information and referral, support, health and wellness, socialization, and education.

508-255-6164
coa@eastham-ma.gov

www.eastham-ma.gov/418/Senior-Center

Falmouth Senior Center

780 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540

all residents of Falmouth who are at least 60 years old. The Senior Services Department manages the Senior Center, provides assistance, information on available resources, health services, referrals to other community agencies, education, and recreation programs and activities. There is a special emphasis in promoting Healthy Aging and Enhancing Quality of Life for Seniors.

508-540-0196
seniorcenter@falmouthma.gov

www.falmouthma.gov/444/Senior-Services-Senior-Center

Harwich Community Center

100 Oak Street
Harwich, MA 02645

The mission of the Harwich Council on Aging is to support and advocate for older adults, their families, and caregivers.

508-430-7550
julie.witas@harwich-ma.gov

www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging

Martha’s Vineyard /
Edgartown Council on Aging

10 Daggett Street
P.O. Box 1295
Edgartown, MA 02539

It provides programs, events, and activities for which no membership is required. Everyone, regardless of age or town of residence, is invited and welcome. We also provide outreach, volunteer opportunities, and healthy and delicious homemade meals twice a week!

508-627-4368
lfamariss@edgartownma.gov

www.edgartowncoa.com/about

Martha’s Vineyard / Oak Bluffs Council on Aging

21 Wamsutta Avenue
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

programs, food distribution, and other activities to support our citizens. We collaborate with local, regional, state, and federal agencies and institutions to support the swift delivery of services to our seniors.

508-693-4509
rcogliano@oakbluffsma.gov

www.oakbluffsma.gov/152/Council-on-Aging

Martha’s Vineyard / Tisbury Senior Center

34 Pine Tree Road
P.O. Box 1239
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

activities and services to serve the needs and interests of those adults who are 55 and older, as well as their families.

We are non-profit and non-sectarian, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of our seniors by ensuring them equal access to social, economic, and political systems in a safe, secure, and comfortable environment. We provide an arena in which our seniors can play a role in human services, leadership, education, and as keepers of our history.

Our center was built in 1991. It is fully air-conditioned in the summer months and we have plenty of parking for all visitors. We have rooms to accommodate small gatherings as well as large community events and productions. A large kitchen allows us to host cooking classes as well as community meals. A congregate lunch is available Monday – Friday, all year. In nice weather, the outside deck serves as a place of relaxation. So that our seniors remain integrated with the general population at large, our center welcomes all ages to visit and share time and talents.

508-696-4205
tisburycoa@tisburyma.gov

www.tisburyma.gov/council-aging

Mashpee Council on Aging

26 Frank E. Hicks Drive
Mashpee, MA 02649

conduct human service, educational, social, and recreational services and programs at the Mashpee Senior Center, as well as to identify and create opportunities and solutions for the empowerment and betterment of the Town’s seniors and their care partners.

508-539-1440
coadirector@mashpeema.gov

www.mashpeema.gov/council-aging

Nantucket Saltmarsh Senior Center

81 Washington Street
Nantucket, MA 02554

over to enjoy themselves. The council acts on behalf of elderly residents, 60 years and older. The council is responsible for addressing the needs of Nantucket elders. We provide programs for senior citizens that will enhance their quality of life; develop and carry out programs for them that encompass nutritional, educational, recreational, and social needs. We provide information and lectures regarding health care, legal services, social security, and changes to federal and state laws which pertain to the elderly.

508-228-4490
lstewart@nantucket-ma.gov

www.nantucket-ma.gov/732/Saltmarsh-Senior-Center

Orleans Senior Center

150 Rock Harbor Road
Orleans, MA 02653

508-255-6333
info@orleansma.gov

www.town.orleans.ma.us/220/Council-on-Aging-Senior-Center

Plymouth Center for Active Living

44 Nook Road
Plymouth, MA 02360

508-830-4230

www.plymouth-ma.gov

Provincetown Council on Aging

2 Mayflower Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

activity center for seniors and their families. Our mission is to promote the well-being and independence of older adults by identifying their needs and interests, developing supportive programs, coordinating community services, and advocating on their behalf. We offer social, fitness, recreation, education, health, and nutrition programs as well as a variety of services.

508- 487-7080
chottle@provincetown-ma.gov

www.provincetown-ma.gov/72/Council-on-Aging

Sandwich Center for Active Living

70 Quaker Meetinghouse Road
Sandwich, MA 02563

508-888-4737
coa@sandwichmass.org

www.sandwichmass.org/274/Council-on-Aging

Truro Council on Aging / Recreation Center

7 Standish Way
North Truro, MA 02652

well-being of our seniors. The mission of the COA is to identify the needs and interests of the community’s older adults; to educate the community and enlist support and participation of all citizens concerning these needs and interests; to design, promote, and carry out programs; and to coordinate existing services within our community.

508-487-1632
coa@truro-ma.gov

www.truro-ma.gov/council-on-aging

Up-Island Council on Aging

1042 State Road
W. Tisbury, MA 02575

508-693-2896
coa-clerk@westtisbury-ma.gov

www.westtisbury-ma.gov/government/up_island_council_on_aging/index.php

Wareham Council on Aging

48 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571

508-291-3130

www.wareham.gov

Wellfleet Adult Community Center

715 Old King’s Highway
Wellfleet, MA 02667

508-349-2800

www.wellfleet-ma.gov/wellfleet-adult-community-center

Yarmouth Senior Center

528 Forest Road
Yarmouth, MA 02664

community that enhances the quality of life for the Town’s older adults (60+) and their families by providing programs and services in a supportive and accessible environment that contributes to vital aging through mental, physical, and financial wellness.

508-394-7606
dkane@yarmouth.ma.us

www.yarmouth.ma.us/309/Senior-Services

Day Programs

Company Name Description Contact Info

CHAMPION:

Harbor Point at Centerville

22 Richardson Road Centerville, MA 02632

Day Program

508-778-2311

www.HarborPointAtCenterville.com

ESSENTIAL RESOURCES:

The Bridge Respite Day Program

Bourne Council on Aging
Cassandra Bell, Respite Care Manager

239 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

508-759-0600 ext. 5231
cbell@bourne-ma.gov

Dennis Center for Active Living

1045 Route 134
South Dennis, MA 02660

the Town by providing multi-purpose programs especially designed to fulfill the health, educational, social, recreational, outreach, and transportation needs of our most valued citizens in a safe, friendly, and comfortable environment.

508-385-5067

www.dcalcapecod.org

Rock Harbor Respite

150 Rock Harbor Road Orleans, MA 02653

for older adults in need of social engagement and those with physical limitations and cognitive challenges.

508-255-6333 ext. 19
mcecchi@town.orleans.ma.us

www.town.orleans.ma.us/233/Rock-Harbor-Respite—Supportive-Day-Pro

Company Name Description Contact Info

CHAMPIONS:

Back Nine Nurses

Kristen Hyde, Co-Founder, RN, BSN, CGCM, CDP

Deborah O’Kelly, Co-Founder, RN, BSN, CGCM, CDP

Co-Founders Kristen Hyde and Deborah O’Kelly are Registered Nurses, Certified Geriatric Care Managers, Certified Dementia Practitioners, and members of the Aging Life Care Association.

What Sets Us Apart: Our exclusive focus on Cape Cod enables us to maintain deep knowledge of local healthcare providers, senior services, and community resources. We are nurse-led and provide ethical, unbiased recommendations—we never receive commissions or referral fees from service providers.

Our comprehensive services include care assessments, care planning, and ongoing care management with continuous re-evaluation; crisis management with interventions; accompaniment and advocacy at medical appointments, ER visits, hospital stays, and care facilities; coordination and oversight of home care supports and caregiver training; medication management with reconciliation across all providers; navigation during transitions of care and living environments; and emergency medical packet preparation and proactive planning.

508-737-4277
info@backninenurses.com

www.backninenurses.com

Bridges by Epoch at Mashpee

462 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649

Dementia Training & Support

508-477-0043
CapeCodMemoryCare@BridgesByEpoch.com

www.bridgesmashpee.com

 Cape Cod Healthcare Dementia & Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Program

CCHC Neuroscience Institute

provides free support, education and care-planning development to caregivers managing a wide variety of dementias.

This program offers a medical model of care-plan development which takes into consideration how the dementia diagnosis can effect all other aspects of an individual’s overall health.

Our educational support groups work in cooperation with the Alzheimer’s Association and the Lewy Body Dementia Association to ensure our caregiver support groups meet the highest of standards.

774-552-6080
dementiainfo@capecodhealth.org

www.capecodhealth.org/dementia-support

Perfect Care Match

33 Bassett Lane,
Office 211
Hyannis, MA 02601

and providing trusted support to families. We help older adults thrive safely and comfortably in their own homes through individualized care plans that address physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well-being. Our services include flexible hourly care, 24/7 live-in support, companionship, personal care, meal planning & nutrition support, hospice & palliative support, and assisted-living reinforcement. Perfect Care Match specializes in Memory Care, offering dementia-trained caregivers who promote safety, meaningful engagement, and dignity for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions. We also provide professional Geriatric Care Management, including comprehensive assessments, care planning, family advocacy, coordination with healthcare providers, and ongoing monitoring to navigate complex aging needs. With carefully screened, personality-matched caregivers and a relationship-centered approach, Perfect Care Match delivers clarity, peace of mind, and compassionate partnership, empowering seniors to age in place with dignity, confidence, and purpose.

833-PCMATCH (726-2824)
info@perfectcarematch.com

www.perfectcarematch.com

ADVOCATES:

Careforth Caregiver Support Services

Lisa Gaulin

They will also receive support from a Care Team, and the Caregiver receives a stipend for caring for their loved one.

774-434-5426
LGaulin@careforth.com

www.careforth.com

Healthcare Proxy Secure

Robert Davis, M.D.

774-313-1804
yourproxy1@outlook.com

www.healthcareproxysecure.com

BUSINESS SUPPORTERS:

Cape Cod Caregiver Coach

Melissa Plourde Rozenberg, LSW, CGCM, CDP, CPC, CADDCT

as well as care providers/teams as a professional educator for staff development.

508-414-8694
melissa@capecodcaregivercoach.com

www.CapeCodCaregiverCoach.com

Caregiving Pathways

Beth Suereth

for family caregivers as they manage the caregiving journey and end-of-life care.

508-681-5091
beth.suereth@caregivingpathways.com

www.caregivingpathways.com

ESSENTIAL RESOURCES:

Alzheimer’s Association

by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. We are here to help by talking to a dementia expert with our free 24/7 Helpline. Get confidential support, crisis assistance, local resources and information in over 200 languages.

800-272-3900

www.alz.org

American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA)

Falmouth Support Group

* Groups also available in Barnstable, Yarmouth, and Orleans

Support group for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their Caregivers/Care Partners

978-394-1231
kath@reliablern.com

www.reliablern.com

Compassionate Care –
ALS Falmouth

that specifically supports people with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), their families, and caregivers. They provide comprehensive support for those impacted by ALS, navigating the physical, emotional, and social challenges of the disease. They offer various resources including:

  • Equipment to assist with daily living
  • Educational workshops on ALS management and caregiving
  • Financial assistance for equipment and potentially navigating insurance or Medicare
  • Guidance and support for living with ALS, caregiving, and end-of-life decisions (when appropriate)

CCALS goes beyond medical needs, offering emotional support and resources to manage the complexities of living with ALS.

508-444-6775
info@ccals.org

www.ccals.org

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