November 2013

COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE TO SERVICES

FOR
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS


Brought to you by
the West Suburban Area
Alzheimers Partnership


Serving the Communities of
Belmont, Brookline,
Needham, Newton,
Waltham, Watertown,
Wellesley, and Weston

















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Mission Statement
The West Suburban Area Alzheimer's Partnership is a collaboration of families, healthcare and human
service providers working to expand the efforts of the Alzheimers Association MN/NH Chapter. The
goal is to identify and serve the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders and
their families by:

Providing and promoting the education fro diagnosed individuals in early stage dementia, all caregivers,
medical professionals, and elder care providers;

Improving accessibility and utilization of existing services through joint planning and the exchange of
information;

Promoting the development, better utilization, and increased awareness of new services;

Supporting the advocacy efforts concerning legislation that impacts diagnosed individuals, caregivers,
and the quality of services;


Disclaimer
This is a partial listing of service providers, courtesy of the West Suburban Area Alzheimer's Partnership.
The West Suburban Area Alzheimer's Partnership and the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New
Hampshire Chapter, do not specifically license, endorse or recommend any specific service provider
listed within this Guide. We apologize for any misprints or omissions. Organizations, agencies and
individuals who are 2013 dues paying members of the West Suburban Area Alzheimer's Partnership are
listed at the end of this Guide. Their dues helps make this Guide possible. Comprehensive lists of service
providers are available through the Alzheimers Associations 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

Choosing a Care Provider or Service
This Guide is intended as a starting point for getting information about local services for a person with
Alzheimers Disease or a Related Disorder, and for their families. Finding the right provider or service to
meet your particular needs is often a matter of doing some homework and asking the right questions. The
Alzheimers Association has many tools and checklists available to help you in this process that can be
requested by calling the 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900.

Using this Guide
The Guide is grouped by resource type (for example, all housing resources are listed together). The city
of some of the resources are provided since the location might determine which resource you choose
(such as the city of an assisted living). Resources listed without a city or town mean that the provider
serves many communities in the west suburban area.

For More Information
For more information about the West Suburban Area Alzheimers Partnership, please go to
www.alz.org/MANH.

Additional copies of this Guide may be downloaded at www.springwell.com. Or to request a copy of the
Guide, please contact the Information and Referral Department at Springwell by calling 617-926-4100 or
by emailing your request to inforef@springwell.com.

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Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts / New Hampshire Chapter 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900
Speak to a counselor to find answers about dementia and dementia care, get connected to resources in
the community, and access all of the Associations programs offered at no cost, including in depth
Care Consultation, support groups and education programs for caregivers and people in the early
stages of dementia, and much more.

Wandering
Over 60% of individuals with Alzheimers and related disorders at some point get lost. This can be life
threatening. Safe Return + Medic Alert provides an identification bracelet and coordinates efforts
to locate individuals who become lost. To register or get more information contact the 24/7 Helpline
at 800-272-3900 or register online at www.alz.org

Memory Diagnostic Centers
Belmont: McLean Hospital, Memory/Diagnostic Clinic, 617-855-2300
Boston:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Gerontology Department, 617-632-8696
Brigham & Womens Medical Center Behavioral Neurology Unit, 617-732-8060
Hebrew Senior Life, Memory Disorders Clinic, 617-363-8539
MGH, Memory Disorders Clinic, 617-726-1728
MGH, Neurobehavioral Clinic, 617-726-5571
Boston Medical Center, Neurology, 617-638-8456
Boston Center for Memory, 617-699-6927
Burlington: Lahey Clinic, Dept of Neurology, 781-744-8000
Driver Evaluation Programs
Boston: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, DriveWise Program, 617-667-4074
Boston: Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, Driver Evaluation Program, 617-573-2928
Newton: Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Drive Safe Program, 617-243-6172
Wellesley: Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, Driver Evaluation Program, 781-431-9144 x 1280


Elder Law Attorneys
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA-MA Chapter), www.maNAELA.org, 877-367-
6235
Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau, Elder Law Clinic, 781-893-4793
Law Office of William J . Brisk, 617-244-4373
Golden Law Center, E. Alexandra Golden, Esq., 781-433-8665
Hope Elder Law, J ohn R. Hope, Esq., 617-926-8549
Lannik Law, LLC, Your Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, 617-658-2980
Law Office of Timothy R. Loff, Esq., 617-332-7021
J ulie McQuade Ladimer, Esq. at the Law Office of Michael G. Gatlin, 508-788-0028
Law Office of Andrea Natsios, Esq., MSW, LICSW, 781-899-3097
Gary Zalkin, Esq., LICSW, 781-239-1113







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Financial Matters
Christy M. Bean Leamy, CFP
Financial Advocate for the Elderly, 617-964-6700

Long Term Care Insurance Planning, Meredith Pensack, CLTC, 617-332-5901

Money Management Program, Springwell, 617-926-4100

National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), 800-366-2732

Nancy Bs Paper Management, Nancy Bernheimer, 617-312-2507

Prime Life Assistance, Sally Dubrow, 617-527-4477


Advocacy /Mediation Programs for Nursing Home and Assisted Living Residents
Springwells Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, contact Dan Goldberg at J ewish Family and
Childrens Services, 781-647-5327

Massachusetts Assisted Living Ombudsman Program, contact the MA Executive Office of Elder
Affairs, 1-800-AGE-INFO (800-243-4636)


Aging Services Access Point & Area Agency on Aging
Subsidized home care services for elders, adults with disabilities, and caregivers as well as Home
Delivered Meals for adults age 60 and over.

Springwell, Information & Referral Department, 617-926-4100

Housing Options: Information
J eanne Stolbach, Senior Housing/ Health Care Consultant, 781-234-2715

Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association , Consumer Information, 781-622-5999

Massachusetts Extended Care Federation (rehab & skilled nursing facilities), 800-227-3367

Senior Evolution, J udy Huber, 781-641-4369


Move Assistance & Household Organization
A Thoughtful Move, J oan Roover, 617-285-4094

C & Z Transitions, 781-662-7762

Room To Improve, Lori Salzman, 617-413-2087







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Assisted Living Facilities with Memory Impairment Units
Brighton: Chestnut Park 617-566-1700
Brighton: Providence House 617-731-0505
Brookline: Goddard House 617-731-8500
Dedham: NewBridge on the Charles 781-234-9400
Jamaica Plain: Rogerson House 617-983-2300
Jamaica Plain: Springhouse 617-522-0043
Natick: Whitney Place 508-655-5000
Needham: AVITA 781-444-2266
Newton: Evans Park 617-965-9400
Newton: The Falls at Cordingly Dam, 617-928-0007
Waltham: Waltham Crossings, 781-466-9912
Wayland: Traditions of Wayland, 508-358-0700
Weston: Sunrise Assisted Living, 781-893-2936
Weston: EPOCH Senior Healthcare, 781-891-6100

Nursing Homes with Alzheimer's Special Care Units (Memory Impairment / Dementia Unit)
Belmont: Belmont Manor Nursing Center, 617-489-1200
Boston (J amaica Plain): Goddard House, 617-522-3080
Chestnut Hill: EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill, 617-879-2901
Needham: Briarwood Healthcare & Rehab Center, 781-449-4040
Needham: Avery Manor, 781-449-4670
Newton: Newton Health Care Center, 617-969-4660
Newton: Golden Living Center, 617-969-2300
Waltham: Meadow Green Nursing & Rehab Center, 781-899-8600
Wellesley: Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation Newton Wellesley Alzheimers, 781-237-6400


Adult Day Health Centers
Arlington: Cooperative Elder Services, 781-641-1070
Brighton: Great Day for Seniors / HSL @ Wallingford Road, 617-912-8452 (Russian speaking)
Brighton: Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center, 617-789-4289
Cambridge: Sancta Maria Windsor House, 617-642-3899
Cambridge: Windsor House, 617-547-7836
Concord: Cooperative Elder Services, 978-318-0055
Framingham: Windsor House Adult Day Health, 508-879-1771
Jamaica Plain: Rogerson House, 617-983-2300
Lexington: Cooperative Elder Services, 781-861-9863
Natick: Whitney Place, 508-655-3344 x3905
Needham: OTRADA Adult Day Program, 781-433-9855 (Eastern European Speaking)
Newton: ZDROVIE, 617-795-0668 (Russian & English speaking)
Roslindale: Great Day for Seniors at Hebrew Senior Life, 617-363-8515
Roslindale: Rogerson Roslindale Dementia Day Program, 617-363-2329
Watertown: Second Home Adult Day Health Care 617-924-5900 (Armenian), 617-924-1212
(Russian)
West Roxbury: Deutches Altenheim German Centre for Extended Care, 617-325-9447




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Hospice Services
Beacon Hospice, LLC, 617-242-4872

Brookhaven Hospice, LLC, 508-820-4800

Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 617-969-6130

Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care, 781-472-8640

HOSPICE SERVICES of Massachusetts, 877-500-4133

Parmenter VNA & Hospice, 508-358-3000

Steward/Good Samaritan Hospice, 617-566-6242

Tippett House, 781-433-5800

VNA Care Network, 781-455-6661

Counseling/Coaching Services
Brain Enhancement Services, Inc., Lynn Lazarus Serper, EdD, 800-240-3778

Caring Resources, Dementia Care Specialists, Claire Henry, Med, CDP, 781-540-1526

Crossroads Counseling, Linda L. Cohen, LICSW, 781-431-2277

J anet Pozen, PhD, Alzheimers Decision Support, Coaching, Support Groups, 617-964-6695

National Association of Social Workers MA Chapter, 617-227-9635

StilMee Alzheimers Caregiver Coaching, 617-233-1145

Geriatric Care Managers

AZA Care Management & Home Care, 617-254-9800

CRW Care Management, 781-835-5157

FD Kerchner & Associates, Fran Kerchner, MSSW, ACSW, LICSW, 781-235-2173

Gail Leichtman, LSW, 781-861-2106

Generations, All About Elders, Sue Lewin, LICSW, CMC, 617-739-4639; Esther Rothkopf, MS, CMC
617-791-6094

Kaitz & Siegel, Sally Kaitz, 978-376-5316 and Matt Siegel, 617-365-7012

LivHOME, Inc, Martha Bass, 781-416-2000

Overlook C.A.R.E., J ennifer Warren, 781-837-7444

SeniorBridge, 617-332-6800

Sharon F. Whittemore, MSSW, LICSW, C-ASWCM, 508-872-7798

Suzanne Modigliani, LICSW, CMC, 617-566-0926

Springwell, ask for I&R, 617-926-4100

Your Elder Experts Geriatric Care Management, a program of J F&CS, 781-693-5052


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Private Home Care & Home Health Care Agencies

Key to Type of Insurance Accepted:
PI =Private Insurance accepted
NPI =No Private Insurance accepted
LTCI =Long Term Care Insurance accepted
NOMM =No Medicare or MassHealth (Medicaid) accepted
MM =Medicare and MassHealth (Medicaid) accepted

BAYADA Home Health Care, 617-332-7600

CARE Resolutions, Inc., Vicky Hunt, NPI, MassHealth, 508-359-4675

CareGroup Homecare, PI, MM, 617-673-1700

Geriatric Resource Centre, Inc. Gerri Aron, NPI, LTCI, NOMM, 617-332-7610

Griswold Home Care, Roberta Seligman, NPI, NOMM, LTCI, 781-449-0402

Home Instead Senior Care, NPI, NOMM, LTCI, 781-314-0153

HouseWorks, NPI, NOMM, 617-928-1010

J ewish Family & Childrens Services, Homecare Intake, PI, MM, 617-227-6641

Parmenter VNA & Hospice, PI, MM, 508-358-3000

Partners Healthcare at Home, LTCI, 800-698-2628

Renee Parris Brown & Associates, MS, RN, 781-835-5158

Right at Home, NPI, NOMM, LTCI, 617-597-1500

SeniorBridge Family, NPI, NOMM, LTCI, 617-332-6800

Senior Homecare Solutions, Pam Sidell. NPI, NOMM, LTCI, 617-431-1165

Sostek Home Care, NPI, NOMM, LTCI, 617-244-8560

Suburban Home Health Care, PI, MM, 617-264-7100

Visiting Angels, NPI, NOMM, 617-795-2727

VNA Private Care, NPI, NOMM, 781-431-1484

Councils on Aging / Senior Centers
Contact names listed are the Executive Directors. You can also ask for the Outreach Worker or Social
Worker. COAs offer a wide variety of services and programs.

Belmont COA, Nava Niv-Vogel, 617-993-2975

Brookline COA, Ruthann Dobek, 617-730-2777

Needham COA, J amie Gutner, 781-455-7555

Newton Department of Senior Services, J ayne Colino, 617-796-1660

Waltham COA, Marybeth Duffy, 781-899-7228

Watertown COA, Caryl Leslie Fox, 617-972-6490

Wellesley COA, Gayle Thieme, 781-235-3961

Weston COA, Eileen Bogle, 781-786-6280
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Support Groups
Groups are available for caregivers as well as for persons who have been diagnosed with
Alzheimers. Call for more details or visit www.alz.org/MANH for groups meeting in other
communities.

Belmont: Nava Niv-Vogel, 617-993-2975

Brookline: Elaine Yanowitz, 617-713-0420

Brookline: Susan Kanian-Andriole, 617-730-2754

Cambridge: Alice McCarter, 617-547-3543x24

Cambridge: Penny Brigham, 617-771-8195

Cambridge: Ruth Gordon, 617-491-1815

Jamaica Plain: Victoria Ruff (Lewy Body Dementia Caregivers), 800-539-9767

Natick: Kelly Payne (Early Stage Patients& Carepartners), 508-655-5000 x3999

Needham: Noelle Martignette, 781-444-2266

Newton: Ann Peck, 617-332-0697

Newton: J anet Pozen, 617-964-6695

Newton: Lissa Kapust, 617-667-5150

Somerville: Lindsay Brennan (Adult Children of Parents with Early Onset Dementia),
617-440-2066

Waltham: Maureen Baglio, 781-314-3301

Watertown: Nicole McGurin, or Susan Moor (Eary Stage, Early Onset Patients &
Carepartners), 617-868-6718

Weston: Candice Steingisser 781-786-6280 or Emily Hutcheson, 781-891-8046

West Roxbury: Sarah Meeks, 617-325-1230



Police: Community Service / Alzheimers Resources

Belmont: Lt. Richard Santangelo, Community Service Division, 617-993-2552
Brookline: Officer J im Reardon, Community Service Division, 617-730-2786
Needham: Community Services Office, Carl Harmon, 781-455-7570 x213
Newton: Elder Affairs Officer, Eric Rosenbaum, 617-796-2116
Waltham: J on Bailey, TRIAD Officer, 781-314-3153
Watertown: Sergeant George Demos, Community & Staff Development, 617-972-6529
Wellesley: Elder Affairs Officer, Evan Rosenberg, 781-235-1212
Weston: Community Services Officer, Kellie Connarton, 781-893-4803

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Veterans Agents

Belmont: J ohn Maguranis, 617-993-2725 or 617-908-7479
Brookline: William McGroarty, 617-730-2112
Needham: Stanley Spear, 781-489-7509
Newton: J ohn MacGillivrary, 617-796-1092
Waltham: Michael S. Russo, 781-314-3415
Watertown: Gina Rada, 617-972-6416
Wellesley: Stanley Spear, 781-489-7509
Weston: Stanley Spear, 781-489-7509


2013 Dues Paying Members of the West Suburban Area Alzheimers Partnership



A Thoughtful Move
Avita of Needham
Brain Enchancement Services, Inc
Briarwood Healthcare & Rehab Center
C&Z Transitions,LLC
Cahoon Care Associates, LLC
Care Consultant, Howard Block
Christy M. Bean Leamy, Financial Advocate for the Elderly
Cooperative Elder Services
Epoch of Weston
Geriatric Resource, Inc
Golden Law Center
Hope Elder Law
Hospice of the Good Shepard
J ewish Family & Children Services, Your Elder Experts
Kaitz & Siegel Geriatric Care Management
Lannik Law, LLC
Life Care Directions
Long Term Insurance Planning
Mary Polacke
Mature Caregivers
Newton Dept of Senior Services
Newton Wellesley Alzheimers Center
North Hill
Northbridge Burlington Assisted Living
Older Adult Companionship Services
Overlook C.A.R.E.
Providence House Senior Living Community
Rogerson House
Sancta Marias Windsor House
Senior Home Care Solutions
Senior Housing Health Care Consultant, J ean Stolbach
Sharon F, Whittemore, LICSW, C-ASWCM
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Sostek Home Care
Springhouse Senior Living
Springwell
Susan Modigliani, Geriatric Care Manager
The Residence at Watertown Square
Traditions of Wayland
Visiting Angels
Whitney Place









From The Alzheimers Association:

Learning how to cope with the effects of Alzheimers Disease - on both the person
diagnosed and on the family caregiverhelps families provide the best possible care while
maintaining their own health and well being.

Tips for Coping

Take one day at a time, but prepare for the future.

Recognize what you can and cannot do.

Be realistic about your loved ones changing abilities.

Understand that your relationship with the person you are caring for will be different, but can
be meaningful and rewarding.

Find out what resources are available and take advantage of them.

Accept and ask for help.

Keep your sense of humor and be forgiving of yourself.