Faith in Action Respite Program
ORGANIZATION: Brevard Alzheimer's foundation
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Free respite is provided regularly once-a-week or as needed for caregivers to give them a much needed break from the overwhelming, often frustrating tasks of constant caring. Respite allows them to keep doctor appointments, shop, attend club meetings or church, play cards, etc. which keeps them connected in their community and helps them maintain their own health. Volunteers do not do personal care or perform any medical duties. Training is provided.
Volunteers provide a safe environment and supervised companionship to the carereceivers. They insure safe mobility in the home, assist with clothing during toileting, offer pre-prepared snacks, drinks, etc. They provide support for caregivers to aleviate stress and depression and offer information about other community resources that might be of help to caregivers and carereceivers.
Benefits: Accident / Liability, Transportation Costs, Training
Other Information Requested of Volunteers: church affiliation if applicable
More opportunities with Brevard Alzheimer's foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Brevard Alzheimer's foundation
Location:
4676 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935, US
Mission Statement
To provide information, support and resources to the public, caregivers, family members, and frail elders to assist them to remain in their homes. To provide quality adult day care, in-home respite and other programs to dignify and improve the quality of life for elders coping with long term chronic conditions
Description
Volunteers give fulltime caregivers a short break (2-4hrs) while providing safe, supervised companionship to carereceiver.
Free respite is provided regularly once-a-week or as needed for caregivers to give them a much needed break from the overwhelming, often frustrating tasks of constant caring. Respite allows them to keep doctor appointments, shop, attend club meetings or church, play cards, etc. which keeps them connected in their community and helps them maintain their own health. Volunteers do not do personal care or perform any medical duties. Training is provided and a travel stipend is offered.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4676 N. Wickham Rd.Melbourne, FL 32935
DATE POSTED
November 2, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18