The ARK is an outreach ministry of St. Luke's Lutheran Church
www.sllc.org
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As we celebrate fifteen years
of providing respite care to families, we’re looking forward to the
future.
We’ve expanded our services to provide a more comprehensive
support system for families
with Alzheimer’s Disease and other memory
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- Adult Respite Care-
Programs are offered in Summerville (Monday-Thursday) and in St.
George (Tuesdays) to give family caregivers a needed break from the
stress of around-the-clock caregiving. Respite programs also keep
loved ones with memory problems connected to their community through
fellowship and fun.
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- Support Groups- Directed
self-help groups in a therapeutic environment. Caregivers learn
coping skills through sharing with each other. Groups now operate in
Summerville and St. George, and will soon expand into rural areas.
- Caregiver Consultation- THE
ARK’s Dementia Care Advocate partners with families to set care
priorities, share caregiving techniques, and connect with resources
to allow the person with memory problems to live a quality life at
home as independently as possible.
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- Corporate Learning Program-
Since many caregivers face juggling family responsibilities with
work, THE ARK partners with area businesses and industries to assist
employees who also serve as caregivers.
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- The NOAH Project- THE ARK
is assisting rural towns in developing Alzheimer’s support services
tailored to meet the unique needs of communities in our target area
of Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Orangeburg
Counties. THE ARK’s Neighborhood Outreach Alzheimer’s Help (NOAH)
Project provides grant writing assistance, staff training, and
technical expertise to encourage the growth of social respite
programs and/or other supportive services that reach people where
they live
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