Hope Respite is a FREE program that offers one-on-one social companionship, meaningful activities and active engagement for individuals living with dementia in the Arcade and surrounding areas while providing a 4 hour rest time for their devoted caretakers. 

Currently Hope has trained volunteers that lead the 4-hour long program which includes, crafts, bingo, sing-a-longs, games, gentle exercise, pet therapy, lunch and more in an effort to give caregivers a chance to have 4 hours of rest- to run errands, get their hair done, take a nap or visit with a friend.

The program takes pride in the fact that each participant will be paired with an adult for one-on-one care for the entire day.  

The program does REQUIRE registration and an evaluation to assure the program is a good fit for all involved. This program is for individuals who have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or a related memory disorder, including Mild Cognitive Impairment who are fairly independent. Guests must be able to use the bathroom independently without any physical assistance.  Volunteers provide companion care only, and cannot provide any personal care, including issuing medication.

This program was started by a grant from the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY and is a volunteer-led community program.

 How can you SUPPORT Hope Respite?

 Share:

  • Call a friend that could utilize this service, and offer to drive them here
  • Follow “Hope Respite” on Facebook and share our monthly activities

Give:

  • Make a financial donation to our program HERE.
  • Order something off our Amazon Wish List- to bring fun games, activities, and decorations to our themed activities. 
  • Donate items of need: gently used gift bags, men’s bingo prizes, etc.
  • Offer to pick a month to provide morning snacks or lunch for our program guests and volunteers

Volunteer: 

  • Take a 3-hour-course from the WNY ALZ Association to become a buddy and work one-on-one with our guests 
  • Offer to visit sometime to share a talent, provide a musical performance, lead an activity, bring your pet for a visit, give manicures, etc.

Volunteer Interest Form
2nd & 4th Thursday*
of every month
10:30am-2:30pm
*Some exceptions apply, please see below list for 2024

 

 2024 Dates: 
January 11 
January  25
February 8
March 14
March 28
April 11
April 25
May 9
May 23
June 13
June 27
July 12**
August 9**
September 12  September 26
October 10
October 24
November 14
December 12

Please note:
**July & August Dates will be on the 2nd Friday (instead of Thursday) because Hope will be hosting more than 100 kids at our Hope Day Camp on those Thursdays.

Please Also Note: February, November and December  (In addition to July and August ) there will only be one Respite because of the Holiday Breaks for Hope and the School. 

 

To register call:
585-492-2530 or register ONLINE. 

 

For more information or to register your loved one, please call
Hope Lutheran Church at
585-492-2530
or email
julie@hopearcade.org!

Donate Here