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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, our clients will benefit from engaging social interactions and participate in various activities, ensuring they have a fun and enriching experience in a safe environment.
Client 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, Dakim Brain Fitness, Crossword Puzzles and gentle chair yoga with Sherry.
Lunch
Lunch is provided as part of the Program and is a healthy 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 clients who need
extra time and/or with getting the proper nutrition.
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Arts & Crafts
Monthly Arts & Crafts projects are included as they can be a valuable tool for cognitively stimulating people with Dementia/Alzheimer’s keeping the brain active and engaged. Crafts can range from painting picture frames, to tie dye to potting live plants. Our Arts & Crafts program are determined each month based on the cognitive abilities of our clients.
Stretch & Movement
Stretch and movement before lunch.
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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 for August, September and part of October.
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Bingo
Bingo is played once a month during our afternoon program. We normally play up to 4 games with fun prizes included.
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!
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Key Benefits
The Client 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 Among the Clients.
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 discuss how you can get involved, please call the direct line (239) 388-4134 and leave a message for Denise Rose to discuss setting up 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
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1101 N Collier Blvd
Marco Island, Florida 34146
