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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, meaningful activities, and fun that enhances their independence and self esteem.

A typical respite day schedule is as follows:

10:00 a.m. – Arrive and get settled in with coffee, tea, light snacks

10:15 a.m. – News of the Day/ This day in history/Reflections/Devotion

10:30 a.m. – Humor/Share stories/Other activity TBD

11:00 a.m. – Break-time

11:15 a.m. – Music/Craft Activity

12:30 a.m. – Lunch

1:00 p.m. – Afternoon Exercise/Stretch – Brain Teaser/Stretch activities

1:30 p.m. – Activity

1:45 p.m. – Leave for home

Local Respite Care Programs
BERKELEY COUNTY
Strawberry Assistance Center
Zion’s Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Al Finley 843-761-4492 (Strawberry)

St. Stephen Alzheimer’s Self-Help Club
Pat Browder 843-821-4011 (St. Stephen)

DORCHESTER COUNTY
The ARK
Senior Center (St. George)
Peg Lahmeyer 843-832-2357
Tuesday (10:00 am. – 1:45pm)

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (Summerville)
Peg Lahmeyer 843-832-2357
Monday–Thursday (10:00 am–1:45 pm)
Transportation available

 CHARLESTON COUNTY
Respite Care Ministries

All programs are open from 10 AM - 1:45 PM.
Locations and days are as follows:

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (Downtown)
Monday, Thursday & Friday

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (West Ashley)
Tuesday

All Saints Lutheran Church (Mt. Pleasant)
Tuesday, Wednesday

Episcopal Church of Our Savior (Johns Island)
Tuesday & Thursday
For more information call:
Laura Stefanelli 843-478-8756
     

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