Caring for another person, especially a loved one, can be complicated. But it doesn’t have to be. Mystic Valley Elder Services provides resources, direct support, and information to caregivers so that you and your loved one can live better, healthier lives.

Our services are available to anyone who fits any of these descriptions:

• You care for an adult age 60 or older
• You care for someone with memory loss (such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease)
• You are age 55 or older and care for a child under 18 (such as a grandchild)
• You are age 55 or older and care for an adult with a disability

Healing with horsepower: In this video, MVES caregiver families participate in equine therapy program at Ironstone Farm.

Our caregiver resources include:

• Individualized care planning 
• Referrals to community resources
• In-person and virtual support groups
• Health insurance/Medicare counseling 
• Workshops on memory loss, home safety, respite care, and more
• Relief from caregiving duties such as companions, adult day health and other supportive services

GUIDE Program (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience)

The GUIDE Program offers support to people with dementia and their caregivers by providing coordinated care, caregiver support, and practical tools designed to improve health outcomes and quality of life.

You may be eligible if you

• Have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia
• Have Medicare Parts A and B as your primary source of health insurance
• Are not currently residing in a nursing facility

To learn more about the GUIDE Program, please contact MVAS at 781-324-7705 or email [email protected]. More information about eligibility is available from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mystic Valley Aging Services offers the GUIDE program in partnership with CMS and Agespan.

In this video, learn about the Caregiver Support that Maureen receives from Mystic Valley Elder Services.