enCourage: Benefit for Both?
When you feel overwhelmed and exhausted, it is challenging to be a caregiver to your loved one. All caregivers of older adults deserve free time to address their own well-being. If you’re one of the 53 million individuals in the US providing unpaid care for an older relative or dear friend, the Y is here to help.
This companion-based, community adult day respite program is for adults living with early-moderate dementia and their caregivers. Participants enjoy stimulating activities, physical fitness, social conversations, engaging games with YMCA staff and volunteers, and lunch is provided.
Drop-Off Respite
First Wednesday of each month
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Caregivers may leave the branch or stay to utilize the Y facility.
First Wednesday of each month
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Caregivers may leave the branch or stay to utilize the Y facility.
Companion Care Respite
Third Wednesday of each month
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Caregivers stay and enjoy planned activities, lunch, and social opportunities with their loved-one.
Third Wednesday of each month
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Caregivers stay and enjoy planned activities, lunch, and social opportunities with their loved-one.
Both programs are held every month at the Southtowns Family YMCA. For details, please contact Sue Kincaid (716) 674-9622.
About Exhale, the Family Caregiver Initiative
Funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, Health Foundation for Western & Central New York, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, and managed by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), Exhale, the Family Caregive Initiative, is dedicated to offering innovative solutions that give caregivers of older adults an opportunity to breathe a little easier.
In The News
Learn more about enCourage: Benefit for Both from The Buffalo News