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Help with Fun Activities for Seniors with Memory Loss - James Island
ORGANIZATION: Respite Care Charleston
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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107 people are interested
Have fun while bringing joy to adults living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss or cognitive decline! Respite Care Charleston is a nonprofit organization offering a half-day memory care program from 10am to 1:45pm five days a week throughout Charleston County. Group members are dropped off for the program while their families / caregivers get some much needed time off. Volunteers work with trained staff to help connect and engage with program members by:
- Playing brain games and doing puzzles,
- Working on arts and crafts,
- Cheering along or helping with physical activities,
- Singing and dancing during music therapy, or
- Reminiscing and sharing stories and jokes.
Our sites are:
- Mount Pleasant: Monday and Wednesday
- James Island: Tuesday and Friday
- Johns Island: Monday and Thursday
- West Ashley: Tuesday and Thursday
Depending on your skills and interests, you can also help with meal preparation, serving and/or clean-up, or helping plan other games and activities to help stimulate, engage and improve the quality of life of those living with Alzheimer's or dementia. (Occasional musical performances, visits by small children groups or certified therapy animals, and other special guests / activities are also welcome, so let us know if you have a special skill or fun idea to share!)
Volunteering doesn't require experience or medical expertise - just patience, a warm smile and a willingness to try and bring joy to others! Our programs are coordinated by trained staff, so you'll never have to worry about getting thrown in on your own. The ideal volunteer would be able / willing to work out a fairly consistent schedule with a minimum of one hour per visit for at least one visit per month - simply so we're able to plan accordingly.
To learn more or to schedule a visit to see what we’re all about, call 843-647-7405 or email info@RespiteCareCharleston.org today!
PS - Respite Care Charleston offers many other services to families who are living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, so please let us know if we can help you or someone you know.
Please note - To protect the highly vulnerable population we serve, vaccinations are strongly encouraged.
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About Respite Care Charleston
Location:
1605 Harbor View Drive, Multiple Locations in Charleston County, Charleston, SC 29412, US
Mission Statement
Respite Care Charleston (RCC) provides support and services to families living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Description
Respite Care Charleston helps support families living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss and dementia through:
- Affordable half-day memory care (respite) to give caregivers much-needed time off;
- Fun socialization for those with dementia, with games, puzzles, arts & crafts, light exercise and music & pet therapy;
- Social / educational programs for people with early-stage cognitive impairment;
- Facilitated support groups for information, encouragement, tips, tricks, and other resources; and
- Individual guidance, education, problem-solving, planning and resources.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Respite Care Charleston Office1605 Harbor View Rd.Charleston, SC 29412
DATE POSTED
March 29, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Food Service
- Visual Arts
- Music Arts
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- The ideal volunteer would be able / willing to work out a fairly consistent schedule with a minimum of one hour per visit, with at least one visit per month - simply so we're able to plan accordingly.
- Interested in getting involved but not available during program hours? Please contact us about volunteering on a committee to help with marketing, special events, fundraising, finance and other activities.