The Orleans Council on Aging is a human service organization providing assistance + programs to senior citizens located on Cape Cod.
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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

SUPPORT GROUPS


Chicken Soup for Caregivers

Special program to assist all caregivers with valuable information and support.  Care for their loved ones is available in The Day Center at no charge durring the program.  Advance reservations required.  Meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month with a different topic and presenter at each session.  Take care of yourself and gain support from others.  Call to register 508-255-6333.  Facilitator:  Susan Wangerman, MA, LMHC.

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Commission on Disabilities

Meets the 4th Friday of the month at 3:00pm.

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Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group at the Orleans COA

For caregivers of family members with Alzheimer's Disease. Meetings include education about the disease, coping strategies and care giving information. Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm. Facilitator, Rev. Kathleen Geagan, RN


Sight Loss Support Group

Meets September through June on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am at the Rock Harbor Village Meeting Room, Orleans, MA. ROADRUNNER Van transportation is available at 508-394-3904.


Parkinson's Support

Meetings 2nd Wednesday, at 10:30 am - noon.  Friendly support group meeting to share information.  Program includes exercise session so wear comfortable clothing.  Questions?  Call Gail Glanville at 508-255-7774 or Jane McDonald at 508-237-5253.  

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C.O.P.D. Support

For those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis and other lung diseases).  Informed speakers on related subjects about lung disease alternate with discussion format.  Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm.  Contact Georgette Keeler 508-420-5302.

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Bereavement Support Group

For those who have lost a spouse (or significant other) through death, this group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am.  Learn to cope with the loss and heal the pain.  Facilitator, Susan Wangerman, MA, LMHC

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