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, social care respite program is for adults living with mild cognitive impairment and/or dementia and their caregivers. Participants meet monthly and enjoy stimulating activities, physical fitness, social conversations, and engaging games. Lunch is provided.
Southtowns YMCA
Drop-Off (1st Wed of month) & Companion Care (3rd Wed of month) Respite
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
For details and more information please contact Sue Kincaid (716) 674-9622.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
For details and more information please contact Sue Kincaid (716) 674-9622.
Independent Health YMCA
Drop-Off (2nd Wed of month) Respite
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
For details and more information please contact Christina Phillips (716) 674-9622.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
For details and more information please contact Christina Phillips (716) 674-9622.
Registration is required and a brief consultation must be completed prior to attending the program. Adults living with dementia that are ambulatory, can eat & toilet independently, are communicative, and are non-combative are most appropriate for our community program.
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