Caring for your Loved One.
Supporting Your Journey.
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Caring for a loved one is a profound expression of love. However, it’s crucial to remember that your own well-being is important, too. The Heritage Respite Club at Damascus Road Christian Church offers respite services designed to provide you with the much-needed break you deserve. Opting for respite care is not an act of neglect; rather, it is a compassionate and responsible decision to safeguard your well-being. By taking time to recharge, you not only care for yourself but also enhance the quality of care you give. The Heritage Respite Club at Damascus Road Christian Church provides families in Spalding County with respite services to gently support you in your caregiving journey.
Welcome to The Heritage Respite Club
Welcome to The Heritage Respite Club
Caring for a loved one is a profound expression of love. However, it’s crucial to remember that your own well-being is important, too. The Heritage Respite Club at Damascus Road Christian Church offers respite services designed to provide you with the much-needed break you deserve. Opting for respite care is not an act of neglect; rather, it is a compassionate and responsible decision to safeguard your well-being. By taking time to recharge, you not only care for yourself but also enhance the quality of care you give. The Heritage Respite Club at Damascus Road Christian Church provides families in Spalding County with respite services to gently support you in your caregiving journey.
Caring for a loved one is a profound expression of love. However, it’s crucial to remember that your own well-being is important, too. The Heritage Respite Club at Damascus Road Christian Church offers respite services designed to provide you with the much-needed break you deserve. Opting for respite care is not an act of neglect; rather, it is a compassionate and responsible decision to safeguard your well-being. By taking time to recharge, you not only care for yourself but also enhance the quality of care you give. The Heritage Respite Club at Damascus Road Christian Church provides families in Spalding County with respite services to gently support you in your caregiving journey.
What is respite care?
Respite care provides caregivers a temporary rest from caregiving, while the person they love continues to receive care in a safe environment.                        Using respite services can support and strengthen your ability to be a caregiver.
The Heritage Respite Club provides respite for caregivers and their loved ones, who need support as they navigate challenging seasons of life.
Interact with others having similar experiences
Spend time in a safe, supportive environment
Participate in activities designed to match personal abilities and needs
The Heritage Respite Club provides a break for caregivers and support as they navigate challenging seasons of life.
A chance to spend time with other friends and family, or to just relax
Time to take care of errands such as shopping, exercising, getting a haircut or going to the doctor
Comfort and peace of mind knowing that the person with dementia is spending time with another caring individual
What is respite care?
Respite care provides caregivers a temporary rest from caregiving, while the person they love continues to receive care in a safe environment.                        Using respite services can support and strengthen your ability to be a caregiver.
The Heritage Respite Club provides respite for caregivers and their loved ones, who need support as they navigate challenging seasons of life.
Join the club!
In order to participate in our respite ministry, your loved one must be able to do the following:
Participate in social group activities
Attend to their own bathroom needs
Self-feed
Self-ambulate
Enrollment:
Respite ministry opens Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am – 2p m
The daily fee is $55 per participant (this includes lunch)
There is a one-time non-refundable application fee of $75
Respite ministry will be closed on federal holidays and for inclement weather
Volunteering with The Heritage Respite Club
Volunteers are essential to the success of the respite ministry at Damascus Road Christian Church. To maintain continuity for our participants, we request a minimum commitment of two consecutive months from our volunteers (applicable for both weekly and monthly schedules).
Our Culture & ExpectationsÂ
We cultivate an environment of empathy, encouragement, and intergenerational connection. Volunteers play an active role in executing daily activities that support the social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual well-being of our participants. We seek flexible team players with a positive attitude who are ready to assist wherever needed. Daily activities include art, crafts, music, service projects, games, Bible study, and exercise.
Requirements for Service:
Meet with the Director for an interview
Complete all required training and orientation
Pass a standard background check
Provide proof of vaccination (required for all volunteers and participants)
Who is respite for?
- Caregivers: someone who needs temporary rest or relief from caring for a loved one
- Participants: Individuals with dementia, Parkinson’s, Down syndrome, stroke victims, and more
- Volunteers: Spending your day in service to your community is life-giving and life-changing
When is respite open?
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
What does the daily fee include?
- The daily fee includes a delicious lunch, art, craft and game supplies, snacks and coffee, enrichment programs, exercise and more!
What if I can’t afford the $55 daily fee?
- Limited scholarships are available and require an application
Why respite?
- We know that community and belonging are basic human needs. As we grow older, and when we face a scary diagnosis, friendships can become more difficult to maintain. Respite provides a welcoming and loving community of people who help people be their best. Studies show that individuals who participate in group programs like respite, and are stimulated and engaged, can improve cognition and overall quality of life. Respite provides the caregiver with time to take care of their own health and wellness while providing their loved one with a joy filled and meaningful day.