DayBreak Dementia Respite

DayBreak, a ministry of First United Methodist, Maryville, is an adult day center focused on helping families cope with mild to moderate symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. We are a nonprofit serving Blount County and surrounding areas.

Our Services

Participants are offered:

  • social time
  • games
  • art
  • music
  • service projects
  • entertainment
  • worship

Caregivers will be offered:

  • emotional and educational support
  • love
  • information
  • community
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Benefits & Social Interaction

Both participants and caregivers will find respite time helps with mental and physical health. Being with others helps avoid loneliness, too much sitting, and boredom.

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Sample Schedule

9:00 a.m. -Drop off and check in with family/ Gather for social time

9:30 a.m. -Devotion

10:00 a.m. -Physical Game or Exercise- balloon volleyball

Snack & Bathroom break

11:00 a.m. -Music or sing along- 60’s hits BINGO

12:00 p.m.-Lunch- pack your own

1:00 p.m. -Game or pet visit- Visit from Lizzie the HABIT dog

1:30 p.m. - Craft activity/ Art/ Trivia Snack & Bathroom Break

2:15 p.m. - Rest and entertainment time

2:45 p.m. Prepare for departure time and conversations with family

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Purpose and Engagement

Our program emphasizes activities with a purpose. Each participant will work with volunteers at the highest level possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our program is $65.00 for a 6 hour day. We also plan to offer need-based scholarships when grant funds are available

Each day will have a routine to it for familiarity. The day will be broken into activities that last 30 to 40 minutes. Your loved one will participate in physical activities like throwing a beach ball to members of the group, play games like music bingo, eat snacks, and reminiscing as they socialize with peers.

Our program is designed for people who have mild to moderate dementia related symptoms. During an intake interview, we will assess whether we can meet the needs of your loved one. If your loved one has health needs that we can not meet, we will work to connect you with other community resources that meet your needs. Please call.

Testimonials

“A day program has made such a difference for my husband and me. With his advancing Alzheimer’s, we both needed a group social setting which would keep him active, involved with other people, safe, and happier in a very accepting environment. As for me, I now have time for appointments of my own, for exercise,  shopping, time with friends, etc. without having to worry about who would stay with my husband. I truly believe that this is enabling us to have more time together at home before eventually he may have to move to a memory care community. My many thanks to those who make this possible.” -J

Praise for Day Programs

Day programs can lead to better moods, less nagging, and more calmness for people with dementia.

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Day programs offer specialized programming for people with dementia, such as music therapy, pet therapy, and reminiscence activities.

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Small group settings: Small group settings can help people with dementia feel more at ease and less overwhelmed.

Admissions Process

Anyone may inquire or refer someone coping with mild to moderate symptoms. We will ask for an initial interview, participant assessment, and a medical report. Families are encouraged to reach out.

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Our Vision

DayBreak will equip caring volunteers to create a community of love and support for families coping with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

OUR MISSION

DayBreak respite program exists for Christian disciples to serve families tasked with continual care of a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. DayBreak serves as a safe place to provide social, physical, and intellectual stimulation for participants while providing a respite and support for caregivers and those who need to work.

Contact

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Jill Pope
Executive Director

865-315-2371
1830 Clydesdale Street
Maryville, TN 37801

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