Adult Day Respite Program for People with Dementia in Tyler
Day Club: An Adult Day Respite Program in Tyler, TX
Research proves cognitive and social stimulation improves mood and cognition and delays regression of daily living activities for individuals with dementia.
This means families and caregivers are able to delay placement at residential facilities and continue to provide care at home.
Our Day Club program provides cognitive and social stimulation for individuals in the early or mid-stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as a mid-week break for families and caregivers.
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
To enroll:
Contact: Jamie Huff
jamie@alzalliance.org
903-509-8323
What Should I Expect?
Day Club participants have one-on-one interaction with a trained volunteer in a safe, fun environment. Participants feel a sense of engagement while participating in memory enhancing activities honoring their life stories.
The program includes
- Creative, purposeful activities
- Sensory stimulation
- Music and art activities
- Long-term memory trivia
- Non-aerobic, chair exercises
- Meaningful conversations
A nutritious lunch is provided.
Cost: $40 per session
An income-based assistance program is available if needed.
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Requirements:
Participants must
- be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia/memory impairment
- NOT demonstrate any behavior that is harmful to self or others
- be able to ambulate and toilet independently
- be able to feed themselves
Caregivers Can Rest and Recharge
Caregivers also benefit from the break during the week to recharge, relax, build relationships with friends, maintain their own health and personal care, and more.
- Go grocery shopping
- Enjoy lunch with friends
- Visit the doctor
- Attend a gym class or Bible study
Tuesday/Thursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Contact: Jamie Huff
jamie@alzalliance.org
903-509-8323
Caregivers Can Join a Support Group
Take advantage of the opportunity to join the Day Club Caregivers Support group.
Third Tuesday & Thursday of each month
10:00 am
Please RSVP
Contact: Kathy McCabe
kathy@alzalliance.org
903-509-8323
“It means everything to the families of the Day Club clients to have their loved one come here. There’s so much responsibility on the caregiver, and it means everything to them to know their loved one is going to have fun and come home happy.”
Be a Day Club Volunteer
If you have a heart for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory-loss, come be a part of our Day Club program. You will be a blessing and be blessed by your interactions with Day Club participants.
We would especially love to have you if you have a special talent for music or art to share with our participants. We welcome creative ideas for any activities our participants might enjoy.
Fill your heart by pouring into someone else’s. Be a Day Club Volunteer at the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County.
To volunteer
Contact: Jamie Huff
jamie@alzalliance.org
903-509-8323