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We offer a program designed to give caregivers a 4-hour break to focus on their own needs, attend appointments, and enjoy some personal time without worrying about their loved ones. During this time, participants benefit from engaging social interactions and participate in various activities, ensuring they have a fun and enriching experience in a safe environment.
Participant Program
A Typical Program Day
Introductions
The Program is theme based each week with the first 90 minutes focusing on
introductions of ourselves in the group. We may tell some jokes to break the ice, trivia about the week’s theme, Crossword Puzzles and gentle chair yoga with Sherry.
Lunch
Lunch is provided as part of the Program and is a nourishing choice provided by local restaurants and supporters of the MDR Program. Lunch can run anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour. Special care is taken to those who need extra time.
Arts & Crafts
Monthly Arts & Crafts are included as a way to stimulate cognition and keep individuals with Dementia or Alzheimer’s engaged. Projects may include painting, tie-dye, or potting plants, with activities tailored each month to match our clients’ abilities.
Stretch & Movement
Stretch and movement before lunch.
Animal Therapy
The afternoon program consists of Animal Assisted Therapy which is provided every week alternating each program day so each program day has 2 days per month of Animal Assisted Therapy. Both Therapists are licenses and accredited as are their therapy dogs. Summer season we are unable to provide this service in September and part of October.
Bingo
Bingo is played once a month during our afternoon program. We normally play up to 4 games with fun prizes included.
Cardio Drumming
Drumming provides physical benefits for seniors with better joint mobility and enhanced muscular strength through a low-impact workout. It boosts cognitive function and memory, stimulates the brain, and promotes a positive mood by reducing stress and anxiety.
End-of-Day Music
Probably one of our most important times within the program day as it stimulates memories as well as movement within the groups. Our music program runs from 2 PM until close of the day at 2:30 PM to leave all clients uplifted!
Key Benefits
The Participant Program Provides the Following Benefits
Socializing with Like-Minded Peers
Judgment-Free Verbal Interactions with Peers
Gentle Movement to keep Clients Active and Enhance Memory
Easy Games that Provide Fun and Competition
Guided Conversations with Lunch Table Volunteers to Share Memories
On-Going Resource
as Needed
Where to Find Us
Next Steps
To learn more about the program and how to get involved, please call the direct line at (239) 388-4134 and press 1 to register your loved one. You can also leave a message for Denise Rose to discuss scheduling a “Preview Day.”
Program Schedule
The program is held on Monday's and Wednesday's from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location
1101 N Collier Blvd
Marco Island, Florida 34146
