August 9, 2023

Are you a caregiver of a loved one with dementia? This is for YOU and YOUR LOVED ONE.

Founders Place Community Respite is very pleased to present an opportunity for a 6-week program that combines respite with caregiver education and support.  All the details - including eligibility for your loved one with dementia - appear below.

We hope you will be able to join us for this special opportunity. Please feel free to share.

Sincerely,

Susanna Whitsett

Executive Director, Founders Place Respite

swhitsett@saint-lukes.com

WHAT IS CULTIVATE?

Cultivate is the name of a 6-week care series for adults with dementia and caregivers with

Dementia 101 course led by Dr. Renee Brown Harmon. This series is offered through Founders Place at Saint Luke's Church.

“Cultivate” is a 6-week care series offered by Founders Place Community Respite at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church. It is a weekly, 2-hour social program for adults with mild-moderate dementia and a concurrent “Dementia 101” course for caregivers. Capable and caring volunteers will engage with your loved one in a lively, safe, social setting with meaningful and fun activities including planting, creative movement, music and singing. You, the caregiver, will have a break from caregiving and receive essential learning and support in classes taught by Dr. Renee Brown Harmon, a dementia caregiver and author of “Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer’s”. “Cultivate” offers care, comfort and connection, as well as an opportunity to cultivate your skills as a caregiver for your loved one with dementia.

Schedule for caregivers (10:00am - Noon)

Wed, Sept 6:   Cultivate Memory Cafe: Caregivers attend WITH their loved one with dementia; orient to Saint Luke’s, meet others in the program, engage in a creative project, movement and singing together. Children are welcome! This session takes place in Graham Hall.

Wed, Sept 13:  Dementia 101 - Just the Facts, Ma’am

Wed, Sept 20:  Dementia 102 - Communication

Wed, Sept 27:  Dementia 103 - Grief (chronic, anticipatory)    

Wed, Oct 4:    Dementia 104 - Enter Their World

Wed, Oct 11:   Dementia 105 - Care for the Caregiver

Schedule for adults with dementia (10:00am-Noon in a separate room)

Wed, Sept 6:   Cultivate Memory Cafe WITH caregiver

Wed, Sept 13:  Cultivate Social Program with volunteers

Wed, Sept 20:  Cultivate Social Program with volunteers

Wed, Sept 27:  Cultivate Social Program with volunteers

Wed, Oct 4:    Cultivate Social Program with volunteers

Wed, Oct 11:   Cultivate Social Program with volunteers

Eligibility

An intake call will help determine if your loved one is eligible to participate. To be eligible for the Cultivate Social Program, participants with dementia must meet these criteria:

1. Must be able to eat independently.
2. Must be able handle bathroom needs.
3. Must be ambulatory.
4. Must be able to function and engage in a group setting.
5. Must not live in a residential care community (assisted living, memory care, etc.)
6. Must be up to date on COVID vaccination

Registration:

Registration is required for all participants with dementia and caregivers. The first step is to complete the interest form (click the RED BUTTON).

Cost

Cultivate Social Program (6 sessions, 2 hours each): $150

Dementia 101 Course (5 concurrent): $100

Scholarship

Financial assistance is available. Please send an email to swhitsett@saint-lukes.com. No one will be turned away due to lack of ability to pay.