Adult Day / Respite
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Adult Day Services is not here to replace the love and care you provide at home, only to help you to be able to do it longer. Yet, it does not take long to realize the trained and experienced ADS staff and volunteers are caring and competent. They are what makes the program work and makes the day meaningful and enjoyable for participants. If there are any observed changes, concerns or suggestions, a staff member is on the phone to the family or takes time to talk when family brings or picks up their loved one.
Activities in the day respite program are designed to take individual interests and abilities into consideration and provide enjoyable no-fail activities that involve both mind and body. But more importantly, the activities and the interaction promote a sense of belonging, a sense of purpose, a positive experience where laughter and sharing of experiences, memories and opinions fill the day.
Employment applicants who pass the reference and background checks are all well-trained on-site before they are ever sent to provide in-home respite.
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
Caregiver Lunchout – Treat yourself to a midday break in a light-hearted atmosphere to talk about “everyday topics” as a way of breaking the constant focus on caregiving. Family caregivers are also supported in the sharing of challenges and solution ideas of current caregiving situations.
Alzheimer’s Support Group – If your loved one has memory concerns due to Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, you are welcome to attend at City Hospital, the third Wednesday of each month, across from the first floor cafeteria to share challenges and successes in your caregiving journey. Experienced male and female family caregivers of persons with various types of dementia, primarily Alzheimer’s provide an understanding ear and share honest, helpful information about what to expect as well as suggestions that work.
TBI Support Group – Providing information and support to brain injury survivors of all ages and/or their loved ones, this group meets the second Tuesday of every month at the Berkeley Senior Center 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Meetings include an informative speaker or encouraging activity. Time is provided for supportive interaction among attendees.
Male Caregiver Support – For those men who are caregiving for an adult loved one or are in a household where family caregiving takes place, you are welcome to contact family caregiver Raymond Foss via email at fossraymond@aol.com or you may call him at 304-262-7415. He is available to listen, share learned insights and direct you to appropriate resources.
CAREGIVER RESPITE
Caring for an older adult can be as challenging as it is rewarding. In many cases, the family is the primary source of support for an older adult who is no longer able to care for him or herself alone. The responsibility can be demanding, not only on the family member's time, but also on personal energy, resources and health.
The Caregiver Respite Program offers an individual who cares for an older parent, grandparent or friend, a personal break from their role as caregiver. We provide a trained, skilled professional who will come to the family's home and care for an elderly adult while the primary caregiver attends to his or her own needs.
Congregate Respite is available at the Senior Center weekdays, 8am until 4pm.
In-Home Respite is offered depending on availability of funding.
For more information call Kathy McIntyre, LSW, Adult Day/Respite Program Manager, 304-263-8873 x114.
Phone: (304) 263-8873
Fax: (304) 596-2254
217 N High Street - Martinsburg, WV 25404
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