For Pittsfield, MA families, Alzheimer’s & dementia support starts at home.
The familiarity of home can make all the difference for older adults dealing with memory loss. Maintaining routines, relationships, and structure can not only ease confusion, reduce anxiety, and support memory, but aging at home can also help support independence and dignity.
With a training program recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association, Home Instead Pittsfield is here to help you navigate the journey with confidence and compassion.
We have experience with:
Alzheimer’s Disease
Frontotemporal Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
Vascular Dementia
Advancing how we care for those with memory loss.
While medical research works towards treatments for memory issues like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, there have also been advances in how we care for those living with memory loss. With guidance from Dr. Lakelyn Hogan-Eichenberger, Home Instead’s on-staff gerontologist, we’ve developed a person-centered approach to memory support, uniquely designed to:
Care for the whole person.
Honor your loved one’s life before their cognitive decline.
Help them continue to enjoy activities and hobbies they love.
Compassionately respond to cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
Help enhance safety in the home environment.
Review and adjust care plans as needs change.
Compassionate care begins with a thoughtful care plan.
Over the years, one thing has been clear: no two people experience memory loss the same way. That’s why we take the time to understand your loved one’s needs, routines, and story—so we can create an in-home memory care plan that truly fits your family.
Home Instead Pittsfield’s In-Home Memory Care services include:
Activities of Daily Living
Toileting
Cognitive Engagement
Bathing and Grooming
Meal Prep
Transportation
Light Housekeeping
Companionship
Medication Reminders
Care Pros. Providing in-home memory care with a human touch.
At Home Instead Pittsfield, every Care Pro is carefully screened, background-checked, and selected based on their qualifications to deliver exceptional care.
When it comes to Alzheimer’s, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, we take extra care to pair your loved one with a Care Pro who understands memory loss and knows how to help.
Introducing Home Instead Pittsfield’s Friend’s Club!
A day program for people living with Dementia and Alzheimer's.
Home Instead has created a home away from home.We all need a sense of belonging in a community where we feel safe, secure and valued. The Friends Club at Home Instead is a welcoming place where everyone can truly be themselves. We foster relationships that allow us to connect to the person beneath the dementia.Our dedicated staff is focused on creating a warm, home-like environment filled with compassion and heart. We are deeply passionate about supporting individuals living with dementia, ensuring they can engage in a community where they belong. You deserve a trusted partner in care, and we are here to provide you with reassurance and a little time for yourself.
Come and see what the Friends Club at Home Instead has to offer.
Located in our newly-renovated space in the former Stanley Club at 66 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield.
Open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Participation limited to 15 people per day to foster belonging and community.
Nutritious meals, snacks and shared mealtime experiences.
Activities and events based on personal interests, needs and abilities.
Social connectedness to our community.
Music, movement, creative arts, conversation, volunteering, special events and more.
Trust Home Instead Friends Club to care for your loved one with memory loss.
Nutrition - A well-balanced homemade lunch is served daily at 12:30 p.m. Morning and afternoon snacks are also provided. Friends may participate in planning, preparing and serving meals. Activities & Socialization - Engaging activities and choices focus on your loved one’s interests and abilities. Participants form friendships and support each other in daily activities. It is a place full of laughter. Personal Care - Home Instead Care Professionals can assist with medication reminders, mobility assistance, and help in the bathroom. Family Support & Education - Your health and wellbeing as a family caregiver is a top priority for us at Home Instead. Take advanctage of all we have to offer.
Learn More Through a Trial Day
The best way to learn about Home Instead's Dementia Day Program is to spend some time with us. Stay for an hour or for the day.
Call to schedule a trial day today!
Trusted in-home memory care for Pittsfield families.
Since 2001, Home Instead has been part of the Pittsfield, MA community, providing quick access to compassionate in-home memory care.
Proudly caring for communities near you: Adams, Alford, Dalton, East Otis, Egremont, Florida, Great Barrington, Hancock, Hinsdale, Housatonic, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, Lenox Dale, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Ashford, North Adams, Otis, Pittsfield, Richmond, Sandisfield, Savoy, Sheffield, South Egremont, Stockbridge, Tyringham, West Stockbridge, Williamstown, Windsor ...to name a few.
In-home memory care FAQs
In-home memory care can help an older adult remain in familiar surroundings while receiving support with safety, engagement, personal care, and daily routines. It can also give family members more support as care needs change. Our local team is especially known for dementia care, both in the home and through our dementia day program.
Home Instead provides comprehensive in-person dementia training. Care Pros learn about different types of dementia, how to assist with behavioral symptoms, strategies for preventing some behavioral symptoms, and ways to engage clients in meaningful activities.
A visit may include safety supervision, activities and engagement, household help, and personal care. Depending on the person's needs, Care Pros may provide verbal cueing or hands-on assistance.
Care is adjusted to the individual and can change as needs change. Our team may modify the level of personal care, communication, supervision, and activities, as well as how often care is provided.
Our dementia day program gives people living with dementia a structured place for engagement and supervision while giving family caregivers time to work, rest, or manage other responsibilities. Isabelle began attending twice a week as her dementia progressed and she needed more supervision and engagement.
Her husband later increased attendance to five days a week. At the program, Isabelle sang, played games, and spent time with other participants. Her evenings at home became calmer, with less pacing and raised voices.
Yes. Families may use in-home dementia care, the dementia day program, or a combination of both to create regular breaks from caregiving. Respite can also be arranged when a family caregiver needs to travel or spend time away.
Bonnie lived alone while her children lived in Colorado. As it became less safe for her to live independently, Care Pros helped with transportation, clothing changes, grocery shopping, nutritious meals, church, and social activities with friends. When Bonnie eventually moved to assisted living in Colorado to be closer to her children, Care Pros remained an important source of emotional support and communication for the family during the transition.
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