1. A safe, caring program for adults affected by Alzheimers/Dementia disease and their caregivers

2. MISSION OF THE PROGRAM The mission of the PDMHC Alzheimers/Dementia Drop – In Center is to provide services designed to enhance the quality of life and independence of elders in the community and to provide a focal point in the community where services can be easily accessed by elders and their families. The mission of the PDMHC Alzheimers/Dementia Drop – In Center is to provide services designed to enhance the quality of life and independence of elders in the community and to provide a focal point in the community where services can be easily accessed by elders and their families.

3. Philosophy Services are diverse and inclusive, promote dignity and well-being, support independence and encourage continued involvement in community life. Services are diverse and inclusive, promote dignity and well-being, support independence and encourage continued involvement in community life.

4. Accessibility The PDMHC Drop – In Center is fully accessible. Upon request auxiliary services will be provided to ensure effective communication and participation. The PDMHC Drop – In Center is fully accessible. Upon request auxiliary services will be provided to ensure effective communication and participation. Provide individualized and public information, education, and referrals about diagnosis, treatment, and related services. Provide individualized and public information, education, and referrals about diagnosis, treatment, and related services.

5. What is respite? A short time of rest or relief A short time of rest or relief A service that allows caregivers to take a break from daily care responsibilities while their loved one receives care from persons who have been specifically trained in caring for those with Alzheimers or another irreversible dementia. A service that allows caregivers to take a break from daily care responsibilities while their loved one receives care from persons who have been specifically trained in caring for those with Alzheimers or another irreversible dementia.

6. Why is respite care important? Respite care helps to keep caregivers strong.

7. How does respite benefit the caregiver? Respite care provides time for caregivers to: Respite care provides time for caregivers to: Spend time with other family members and friends Spend time with other family members and friends Relax Relax Care for themselves Care for themselves

8. How does respite benefit the person being cared for? Respite care provides time for individuals with Alzheimers/Dementia to… Socialize with others Participate in enjoyable activities Be in a safe environment with trained caregivers who can structure activates to meet individual abilities and interests.

9. What is the PDMHC Alzheimers/Dementia Drop-In Center The Center has been established to offer support to persons affected by Alzheimers/Dementia and their family caregivers residing the service area (Florence, Lake City, Darlington and Marion) The Center has been established to offer support to persons affected by Alzheimers/Dementia and their family caregivers residing the service area (Florence, Lake City, Darlington and Marion)

10. Days of Operation The Drop-In Respite Center will provide services two days each week for four hours each day. The Drop-In Respite Center will provide services two days each week for four hours each day. Tuesdays and Thursdays Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

11. Daily Routine 10:00 Gathering and greeting 10:00 Gathering and greeting nametags, sign-in and review of the days events/snack nametags, sign-in and review of the days events/snack 10:30 Therapeutic Activities 10:30 Therapeutic Activities sing-a-long, story writing, board games, reminiscing, current events sing-a-long, story writing, board games, reminiscing, current events 11:00 Psychical activity/exercise 11:00 Psychical activity/exercise indoors or outdoors, seated Tai Chi indoors or outdoors, seated Tai Chi low impact aerobic low impact aerobic 11:45 Lunch Preparation 11:45 Lunch Preparation wash hands/tables, restroom, set table wash hands/tables, restroom, set table 12:00 Lunch and Cleanup 12:00 Lunch and Cleanup 12:30 Therapist Realization 12:30 Therapist Realization 1:00 Projects 1:00 Projects 1:30 Prepare to depart 1:30 Prepare to depart 1:45 Snack 1:45 Snack 2:00 Farewells and departure 2:00 Farewells and departure

12. Cost Cost is a concern for many families as respite care services are usually paid for privately by the person with dementia or family members Cost is a concern for many families as respite care services are usually paid for privately by the person with dementia or family members Our drop in center is free to the community Our drop in center is free to the community

13. Who is eligible? Eligible participants… Eligible participants… Alzheimers disease or another irreversible dementia Alzheimers disease or another irreversible dementia Able to ambulate per self or with very little assistance Able to ambulate per self or with very little assistance Continent or manageably incontinent Continent or manageably incontinent Have a family caregiver Have a family caregiver