Respite Care for Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Room D-304
House of Friends (HOF) is a weekly program offered free of charge to individuals with dementia who are being cared for at home by family members. It is designed to give the family caregiver a three-hour respite while the participant interacts socially with others in a highly structured but caring mode. The goal is to support the family so that facility care can be postponed. Activities include social time, active group and quiet games, arts and crafts, singing, worship, pet therapy, exercise, entertainment, small group sharing, and lunch. Smiles, hugs, and laughter abound.
To visit a session, find out about enrolling a loved one, or are seeking support and resources, contact Susie Petersen, HOF Director
The House of Friends (HOF) is an adult care and community outreach ministry of Bethany United Methodist Church
Events & Classes
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Volunteer
- Volunteer Requirements - Sensitivity to those with dementia, completion of application and background check, completion of training, commitment to serve at least one Thursday each month
- Buddies (interacts regularly with participants) - particularly need more men to be buddies
- Program Leadership - Assistant Director, Training Coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, Grant Writer, Librarian
- Service Volunteer - Food preparation, data entry, Administrative Assistant
- Specialty Volunteer - Music, art, plant, hospitality, etc.
- Bilingual Volunteer - Currently seeking a volunteer who speaks Spanish and one who speaks Arabic
Contributions
The House of Friends is provided at no charge to all participants. It is funded by contributions, grants and annual fundraisers. Bethany United Methodist Church provides program space and in-kind support. The program receives no monetary funding from Bethany.
We welcome all donations (which are tax-deductible). Please make checks payable to "Bethany United Methodist Church, House of Friends Program" or donate online.