A Community of Care and Support
Dementia Respite Care & Adult Day Services in Blount and Surrounding Counties
DayBreak is a nonprofit adult day program providing dementia respite care in Maryville, TN, serving families throughout Blount County and the surrounding counties. Our program supports adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through structured social, physical, and intellectual activities in a safe, welcoming environment.
Caregivers rely on DayBreak for trusted respite care, giving them time to work, rest, and recharge while their loved one is cared for by trained, background-checked volunteers. Beyond our day program, we offer a monthly Memory Café and caregiver support group, along with barrier-free worship for individuals with cognitive or memory impairment.
As a ministry of 1st United Methodist Church of Maryville, DayBreak has served Blount County families coping with Alzheimer's and dementia-related care needs for years. If you're searching for dementia day care, Alzheimer's support, or caregiver respite services in Maryville, TN, call us for more information.
Our Programs
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Day Program
Our day program offers social, physical, and mental engagement for participants with dementia, and true respite for caregivers.
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Memory Café
A welcoming monthly gathering for those with early memory loss to connect, share, and learn — friends and caregivers welcome too.
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Barrier Free Worship
A relaxed, inclusive worship service where individuals with cognitive or memory impairment can worship comfortably together.
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Aging Well & Wise
Aging Well & Wise is a series of community workshops helping older adults and their families navigate aging, memory changes, and available resources.
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Our Mission
DayBreak serves as a community of love and support for families coping with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
What Other Say About Us
“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.”
— Julia
"DayBreak is a wonderful gift to me as a Caregiver!! It is convenient and always welcoming and supportive. The facility is clean and attractive. Jill, the Director of, is helpful in many, many ways and great at keeping me informed about my husband’s time at DayBreak. I always feel like he is safe, and he enjoys himself there. Programs are stimulating and appropriate for all participants. I highly recommend this program!"
— Linda
Daybreak is a place of jokes, balloon tosses, bingo, puzzles, devotions, music, walks, dog visits, storytellers, crafts, flower watering, and chocolate snacks. We are blessed by the leadership of our Director, Jill Pope, who fills the hours we are together with joy. When I enter Daybreak as a volunteer, I am caught up in the present moment with our guests. It is gratifying to know we can give caregivers six hours of free time in a safe, supervised setting.
— Laura
“My brother and I have been completely happy with the Daybreak Dementia Respite program! My brother's advancing Alzheimer's has been a challenge to manage...especially needing to manage it 24 hours a day and seven days a week! A friend recommended Daybreak, and after checking into it, we were both sold on the program! I have full faith and confidence in Jill Pope and her group of staff and volunteers to manage my brother's Alzheimer's condition yet give him a productive day! He really enjoys spending two days per week at Daybreak! It has become a "highlight" of the week for him! And, it has allowed me to plan on two days when I am able to do chores! I highly recommend Jill and her Daybreak program to prospective folks and caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's!”
— Fred
Proudly Serving Blount County, Tennessee
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