Dukes County, MA - Caregivers Home Journal

MARTHA'S VINEYARD PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Aquinnah Public Library 1 State Road 508-645-2314

Chilmark Free Public Library

Edgartown Public Library

58 North Water Street

Oak Bluffs Public Library

Corner of Circuit and Pennacook Avenues

Vineyard Haven Public Library

West Tisbury Free Public Library

An elder I care about…

...really needs to get out and do something

…cannot drive or use public transportation and taxicabs are too expensive

…can do light housecleaning but needs assistance with heavy tasks

...needs help with housekeeping and/or laundry

…needs assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)

...doesn't eat right

…needs special services due to chronic illness or physical limitations

…cannot be left alone during the day

...is grieving over the death of a loved one.

...is depressed, suspicious, angry all the time, just sits

…may be drinking excessively or misusing medications.

...is behaving strangely. Could she/he have Alzheimer's disease?

...really needs 24-hour care or supervision

...is unable to remain in his/her present housing

…needs information on emergency preparedness.

...has health care costs which are exorbitant

…needs general financial assistance

…has some legal and financial issues that need attention, like making a will, estate planning, etc.

…has a terminal illness and needs help with end of life planning and care

As a caregiver…

...I feel overwhelmed; I have so many unanswered questions about

...I honestly need to share my feelings with someone who would understand

...it seems that other family members are not helping enough.

…my caregiving responsibilities are negatively affecting my work, personal life and health.

Caregivers Home Journal: A Resource Guide for

Caregivers of Elders on Martha’s Vineyard

is published thanks to the collaboration of

The Dukes County Health Council Geriatric Access Committee

with its member agencies of

Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands

Dukes County Elder Affairs

The Tisbury Council on Aging

Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation

Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Martha's Vineyard Community Services Visiting Nurse Service

Hospice of Martha's Vineyard

The West Tisbury Free Public Library

Vineyard Nursing Association

and Glenna Barkan, caregiver of an elder on Martha's Vineyard

[..really needs to get out and do something

101 Secrets for a Great Retirement: Practical, Inspirational, & Fun Ideas for the Best

Years of Your Life by Mary Helen Smith, Shuford Smith 2000

365 Ways.. .Retirees' Resource Guide for Productive Lifestyles by Helen K. Kerschner

(Ed.), John E. Hanson 1996

1,003 Great Things About Getting Older by Lisa Bimbach, Ann Hodgman, Patricia

Marx, David Owen 2000

The Able Gardener: Overcoming Barriers of Age & Physical Limitations by Kathleen

Accessible Gardening: Tips & Techniques for Seniors and the Disabled by Joann Woy

Adventures in Senior Living: Learning How to Make Retirement Meaningful and Enjoyable by L. Lawrence Driskill 1997

Age Doesn't Matter Unless You're a Cheese by Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras 2002

Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us About Leading Longer, Healthier,

and More Meaningful Lives by David Snowdon 2002

Anyone Can Travel: The Essential Guide for Seniors, People with Disabilities, Health Problems, Health Problems and All Travelers by Melba M. Rous, Eileen B.

Ward, Health Ideas Staff 2000

The Creative Age: Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of Life by Gene D.

Creating a Successful Retirement: Finding Peace and Purpose by Richard P. Johnson Golden Opportunities by Andrew Carroll 1999

Handbook on Women & Aging by Jean M. Coyle 2001

How to Enjoy Your Retirement: Activities from A to Z by Tricia Wagner, Barbara Day 2002

New Work Opportunities for Older Americans by Robert S. Menchin 1993

How to Retire Happy: Everything You Need to Know About the 12 Most Important Decisions You Must Make Before You Retire by Stan Hinden 2000

Quality Tennis After 50- or 60- or 70- or by Peter Schwed, Bobby Riggs 1990

Retire & Thrive: Remarkable People, Age 50-Plus Share Their Creative, Productive and Profitable Retirement Strategies by Robert K. Otterbourg 2003

The Retirement Sourcebook by Shuford Smith 1999

Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors Away from Home by Lewis D. Solomon 2000

What Do You Want to do When You Grow Up?: Starting the Next Chapter in Your Life by Dorothy W. Cantor, Andrea Thompson 2002

Social, volunteer, or part-time employment opportunities

Senior Centers. Community centers that offer a variety of activities designed for older adults, including recreational programs, social activities, and volunteer opportunities.

Edgartown 508-627-4368

Oak Bluffs 508-693-4509

Tisbury 508-696-4205

Up Island 508-693-2896 (Serving West Tisbury, Chilmark and

55 Plus Times; Monthly newsletter of Island Senior activities and services; Island Councils on Aging, 508-693-4120

Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), Human Services Department, Tribal Elders Program. 508-645-9265, Ext. 132

Retired Senior Volunteer Program. A nationwide program of Half a million volunteers age 55 and older who are involved in locally organized community service, Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc., 508-696-0910

Senior Environment Corps. Volunteers, age 55 and older, are engaged in a variety of projects related to the environment. 508-696-0910

Vineyard Volunteers. 508-693-6628

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). 508-775-4884

Mature Worker Program. Provides employment and training to individuals 55 and older who meet income eligibility. Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. 1-800--244-4630

…cannot drive or use public transportation and taxicabs are too expensive

Mobility and Transportation in the Elderly by K. Warner Schaie, Ph.D. (Editor), Martin

Pietrucha, Ph.D. (Editor)

Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Service

The LIFT Service, Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority, 508-693-9440

Medivan to Boston, Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority, 508-693-9440

Falmouth Medical Transportation, Island Councils on Aging, 508-693-4120

Road to Recovery, 508-563-5351

…can do light housecleaning but needs assistance with heavy tasks

Making Life More Livable: A Practical Guide to Over 1,000 Products and Resources for

Living Well in the Mature Years by Ellen Ledennan 1994

Light Chore includes vacuuming, dusting, dry mopping, and cleaning bathrooms and kitchens.

Heavy Chore includes vacuuming (including moving furniture to vacuum), washing floors and walls, defrosting freezers, cleaning ovens, cleaning attics and basements to remove fire and health hazards, changing storm windows.

Home Care Program. Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. 508-693-4393

Private individuals and businesses providing this service are listed in the Yellow Pages of the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce "The Island Book" under the heading:

House Cleaning Services

...needs help with housekeeping and/or laundry

Geriatric Home Health Care: The Collaboration of Physicians, Nurses, and Social

Workers by Philip W. Brichner et. al. 1997

Hiring Home Caregivers: The Family Guide to In-Home Elder Care by D. Helen Susik

Home Care for the Elderly: A Complete Guide by Jay Portnow, MD, with Martha

The Home Care Solution by Janet Khun Nassif 1985

Makin Life More Livable: A Practical Guide to Over 1 000 Products and Resources for

Living Well in the Mature Years by Ellen Lederman 1994

Includes assistance with: shopping, menu planning, meal preparation, laundry and light housekeeping, including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, dry mopping, dish-washing, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and changing beds.

Home Care Program, Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc., 508-693-4393

Private individuals and businesses providing this service are listed in the Yellow Pages of the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce "The Island Book" under the headings:

Home Health Services; Health Agencies; Health Care Services

…needs assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)

The Caregiver's Essential Handbook: More than 1,200 Tips to Help You Care for and

Comfort the Seniors in Your Life by Sasha Carr, Sandra Choron 2003

Comfort of Home Care giving Journal by Maria M. Meyer, Paula Derr 2003

Home Care for the Elderly: A Complete Guide by Jay Portnow, MD with Martha

Homecare: The Best! How to Get It, Give It, and Live With It by Jo Whatley Cheatham

Keeping Them Healthy, Keeping Them Home: How to Care for Your Loved Ones at

Home by Ellen M. Caruso 1998

Making Life More Livable: A Practical Guide to Over 1,000 Products and Resources for

Living Well in the Mature Years by Ellen Lederman 1994

Home Health Aide Services

The provision of personal care in the home under the supervision of a registered nurse. Additional services include, but are not limited to, simple dressing changes, assistance with medications, assistance with activities that are directly supportive of skilled therapy services, and routine care of prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Homemaker/Personal Care Service

Includes assistance with: bathing, dressing, shampoo and hair combing, foot care (excluding nail cutting), denture care, shaving, bedpan routines, eating, ambulating and transfers.

Certified Home Health Agencies:

Vineyard Nursing Association 508-693-6184 \,..

Visiting Nurse Service, Martha's Vineyard Community Services, Inc. 508-693-7900, Ext. 230

Home Care Program, Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. 508-693-4393

Private individuals and businesses providing this service are listed in the Yellow Pages of the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce "The Island Book" under the headings:

Home Health Services; Health Agencies; Health Care Services; Nurses

...doesn't eat right

Handbook of Nutrition in the Aged, Third Edition by Ronald R. Watson (Editor) 2000 Nutrition Across the Life Span by Mary Kay Mitchell 2002

Nutrition in Aging by Eleanor D. Schlenker 1997

Nutritious meals provided at home or group setting

Nutrition Counseling - Information regarding nutrient needs, interpretation of prescribed diets and practical advice regarding menu planning and food preparation.

Senior Dining Program at Senior Centers

Edgartown 508-627-4368

Oak Bluffs 508-693-4509

Tisbury 508-693-8337

Up Island 508-693-2896 (Serving West Tisbury, Chilmark and

Meals on Wheels, Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. 508-693-4393

A home-delivered meals program to assist homebound persons over 60 years of age who are unable to prepare nutritious meals for themselves, and are unable to attend a Senior Dining Center.

Private individuals and businesses providing this service are listed in the Yellow Pages of the Martha's Vineyard Camber of Commerce "The Island Book" under the headings:

Nutritionists; Dieticians; Restaurant-Delivery Service

…needs special services due to chronic illness or physical limitations

The Accessible Home: Updating Your Home for Changing Physical Needs by Editors of

Creative Publishing International 2003

Adaptable Housing: A Technical Manual for Implementing Adaptable Dwelling Unit

Specifications by James A. Bostrom 1994

The Complete Guide to Alzheimer's - Proofing Your Home (Revised Edition) by Mark L. Warner 2000

Designing for Alzheimer's Disease: Strategies for Creating Better Care Environments

(Wiley Series in Healthcare and Senior Living Design) by Elizabeth C. Brawley

Easv Things to Make to Make Things Easy: Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for Older People and Others with Physical Limitations by Doreen Brenner Greenstein, Suzanne Bloom 1997

Home Sweet Home: How to Help Older Adults Live Independently by Dennis R.

LaBuda, Vicki Schmall 2001

Homes That Help: Advice from Caregivers for Creating a Supportive Home by Richard

Making Life More Livable: Simple Adaptations for Living at Home After Vision Loss by

Maureen A. Duffy, Irving R. Dickman 2002

Services for people with disabilities

Community Care 508-693-5090

Disease-Specific Organizations and Support Groups. (Listed in local weekly newspapers)

Cape Organization for the Rights of the Disabled (CORD) 800-541-0282

Associate Commissioner for Handicapped Affairs (for Dukes County) 508-696-3840

Sight Loss Services, Inc. - Cape Cod and the Islands 800-427-6842

Audible Local Ledger 877-255-2260

Private individuals and businesses providing this service are listed in the Yellow Pages of the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce "The Island Book" under the headings: Hospital Equipment and Supplies; Physical Therapists; Occupational Therapists

…cannot be left alone during the day

Adult Day Care: Community Work with the Elderly by Philip G. Weiler 1978

The Competent Caregiver: A Guide to Hiring Care in the Home Independently by Elizabeth Ducasse 2001

Day Care Programs for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders by John Panella 1987

The Positive Interactions Program of Activities for People with Alzheimer's Disease by Sylvia Nissenboim, Christine Vroman 1998

Supportive Day Services to provide individualized programs of recreational and social activities, and support for elders who require daytime supervision and assistance with daily care needs.

Personal Emergency Response System, a medical communications alerting system which allows an elder experiencing a medical emergency to activate a device which transmits a message to a monitoring station. The monitoring station is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by trained attendants who receive and process the emergency call and ensure the timely notification needed to dispatch appropriate individuals and/or emergency services to the person in need.

Senior Day Program, Edgartown Council on Aging 508-627-4368

Lifeline, Tele-Response Support Services 1-800-368-2925

...is grieving over the death of a loved one.

Bereavement: Studies of Grief in Adult Life by Colin Murray Parkes 1986

Beyond Widowhood: From Bereavement to Emergence and Hope by Robert C. Digiulio 1989

Coping with Bereavement by Hamish Mcllwraith 1998

Death, Attitudes and the Older Adult by Adrian Tomer (Editor) 2001

The Death of an Adult Child: A Book for and about Bereaved Adults by Jeanne Webster

Grief: The Mourning After: Dealing with Adult Bereavement by Catherine M. Sanders

I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One by Brook Noel, Pamela D. Blair, Ph.D 2000

In the Presence of Grief: Helping Family Members Resolve Death, Dying and Bereave-ment Issues by Dorothy Stroh Becvar 2003

Living with Grief: Loss in Later Life by Kenneth J. Doka (Editor), John Breaux, Jack D. Gordon 2002

The Loss of a Pet: New Revised and Expanded Edition by Wallace Sife (Editor) 1998

Pet Loss and Human Bereavement by William J. Kay (Ed.), Herbert A. Nieburg, Austin

H. Kutscher (Ed.), Lillian G. Kutscher (Ed.), C. E. Fudin (Contributor) 1984

Bereavement support. Dealing with the normal grieving process.

Hospice of Martha's Vineyard, Inc. 508-693-0189

Island Counseling Center, Martha's Vineyard Community Services, Inc. 508-693-7900, Ext. 392

Private individuals and businesses providing this service are listed in the Yellow Pages of the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce "The Island Book" under the headings: Counselors; Psychiatrists; Psychologists; Psychotherapists

...is depressed, suspicious, angry all the time, just sits

Aging Well: The Complete Guide to Physical and Emotional Health by Jeanne Wei, Sue

Aging Well: Exploring the Land of Our Later Years by Helen Mills? Marcia Gagliardi