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• About Us
  Mission

  

  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.

  History

  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...

  Employment

  Working at Hope Dementia & Alzheimer’s can be the most rewarding and satisfying work you may ever do. 

  Contact Us

  Hope Dementia and Alzheimer’s Services is here to help.

• Living With Dementia
  Overview

  

  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...

  Symptoms and Signs

  Could it be Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease?

  Stages

  Although Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is most commonly diagnosed after age 65, changes in the brain may begin 10 – 20 years before symptoms appear.

  Diagnosis

  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

  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
  Helpline

  

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

  Hope at Home

  

  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.

  CARES Program

  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

  Respite care provides short-term breaks that can relieve stress, restore energy and promote balance in life.

  Support Groups

  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...

  Arts and Conversation

  Despite memory loss, the ability to respond to art and music can still be appreciated on an emotional level.

  Memory Screening

  The goal of memory screenings is to identify people who may need more extensive evaluation.

  Community Education

  

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

  Professional Education
• Events and Media
  Miles of Memories: Walk for Hope

  

  Join the 21^st Annual Miles of Memories: Walk for Hope

  Celebrate Summer Memories

  

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

  Polar Bear Plunge

  

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

  Annual Report and Newsletter

  News

  Here you can find the latest news about a range of relevant topics. 

• Get Involved
  Donate

  

  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.

  Community Fundraising

  Thank you for deciding to fundraise on behalf of Hope Dementia and Alzheimer’s Services. We’re grateful for your support.

  Sponsor

  Corporations and foundations provide vital philanthropic support for our innovative programs and improvement.

  Volunteer

  Interested in volunteering? There are so many ways to help make a real and lasting difference in someone’s life.