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. 
  • 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 2025

 

 2025 Dates: 

January 9 
 January 23 
February 13
February 27 
March 13
March 27 
April 10
April 24 
May 8 
May 22 
June 12
June 26 
July 11** 
August 8**
Sept 11
Sept 25 
October 9 
October 23 
November 13 
December 11

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

Please Also Note: November and December  (In addition to July and August ) there will only be one Respite because of the Holidays. 

 

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