Caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be a difficult physical, emotional and mental challenge. Caregiving can go on for years and requires special understanding, patience and skills. It’s a tough road to travel alone, but fortunately, Hope Dementia & Alzheimer’s Services is here to help.
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- About Us

To provide information, education and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia—and the families and professionals who care for them.
In 1984, a local group of family caregivers and healthcare professionals founded Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod & the Islands to provide information, education and support to the community...
Working at Hope Dementia & Alzheimer’s can be the most rewarding and satisfying work you may ever do.
- Living With Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological deterioration of the brain as opposed to Vascular dementia in which the deterioration of the brain is a secondary result to impaired circulation...
Although Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is most commonly diagnosed after age 65, changes in the brain may begin 10 – 20 years before symptoms appear.
Alzheimer’s disease remains a diagnosis of exclusion and it is important to rule out other conditions that may cause similar symptoms such as stroke, hypothyroidism, depression, nutritional...
Resources are an important part of creating a care plan to allow those affected by the disease remain safely in the community and home for as long as possible.
- We Can Help

Our Helpline provides reliable information and support for people with memory loss, caregivers, healthcare professionals and the public.

Hope at Home is our newest caregiver support program providing education, behavioral management, care plan development, home safety plans and cognitive assessments for the memory impaired.
Compassionate Alzheimer’s Respite, Education and Support programs provide an opportunity for people with memory impairment and their care partners to participate in two separate support groups –...
Respite care provides short-term breaks that can relieve stress, restore energy and promote balance in life.
An Alzheimer’s support group is a structured gathering of family, caregivers, loved ones, friends, and clients who come together to discuss issues related to coping with Alzheimer’s disease and...
Despite memory loss, the ability to respond to art and music can still be appreciated on an emotional level.
The goal of memory screenings is to identify people who may need more extensive evaluation.

Learn tips and tricks to help everyone, no matter what age, and get better at remembering what you don’t want to forget.
- Events and Media

Celebrate Summer Memories at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club on Pleasant Bay

Join us for the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Hope Dementia & Alzheimer’s Services on Wednesday, January 1, 2014
- Get Involved

It is through generous donors like you that we are able to render expert, compassionate care to those currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Thank you for deciding to fundraise on behalf of Hope Dementia and Alzheimer’s Services. We’re grateful for your support.
Corporations and foundations provide vital philanthropic support for our innovative programs and improvement.
Interested in volunteering? There are so many ways to help make a real and lasting difference in someone’s life.

