Respite Programs
People with dementia seek opportunities to learn, create, socialize, and volunteer. Along with their care partners, they need companionship, interaction with others, laughter, and fun. Socialization can improve
cognitive function and help prevent caregiver burnout.
Dementia Friendly Dallas also supports the development of respite programs which offer significant benefits for both the person with dementia and their care partner. The person with dementia may enjoy socialization and planned activities while their caregiver appreciates time to rest, run errands, or see friends.
Adult Day Respite Programs
Adult Day programs offer respite for care partners and provide community, nutrition, physical activity, and variety in the day for the person with dementia. Programs can be daily, which is a great assistance to caregivers who are employed, or they can be weekly/bi-weekly. Both can have a positive impact on the person with dementia and their relationship with their caregiver. The programs below vary in service, frequency, hours, and cost.
Please contact the programs directly for participant availability or to volunteer.
Programs in the Dallas Area
- Casa De Vida at North Park Presbyterian Church
- Friday Friends at Wilshire Baptist Church
- Friends Place Richardson
- Friends Place Desoto
- Journey Ministry at Highland Park United Methodist Church
- Making Memories at Westminster Presbyterian Church | 214-351-3251
- Treasured Times at Custer Road United Methodist Church in Richardson
- Unforgettable Friends at First Unitarian Church of Dallas
If your faith community is interested in offering a respite program for individuals with dementia, contact dementiafriendlydallas@gmail.com.
