Day Clubs are unique programs designed to meet the needs of both the person with memory loss and their caregiver. Attendees have a sense of engagement while participating in memory enhancing activities that honor their life stories. Day Clubs also gives caregivers a few hours of a well-deserved break.
NEW Day Club Starting August 11, 2022
Why Join?
Research proves that cognitive and social stimulation improves mood, cognition and delays regression of activities in daily living for individuals living with dementia. Caregivers benefit by enjoying a break to recharge, relax, maintain relationships and focus on their own health and wellness. Participants have one-on-one interaction with a trained volunteer in a safe, fun environment, while caregivers can do their grocery shopping, go to a doctor appointment, go on a walk, attend a gym class or Bible study or enjoy shopping and visiting with friends.
Cost
The cost to attend Hope & Help Day Club is $5 per day and will include a light breakfast snack, lunch, and drink. Fees may be paid by cash, check, PayPal, or Venmo. Scholarships provided.
Activities
We provide a failure free environment.
Sample schedule:
10:00-10:30AM – Meet & Greet
10:30-11:00AM – Art Expression
11:00-11:30AM – Fun Activity
11:30-12:00PM – Circle Time
12:00-12:45PM – Lunch
12:45-1:00PM – Restroom
1:00-2:00PM – Entertainment
More Information
Our directors are listed below or you can call the ETAA office at 903-230-8001:
Amy Billingslea – 903-399-1736
Beth Godsey – 903-238-5391
Participants and Caregivers
Sign up Today!
Or download this PDF to sign up and find out more information: Hope and Help Day Club Op Procedures for Participant and Caregiver
Interested in Volunteering?
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Or download this PDF to sign up and find out more information: Hope and Help Day Club Volunteer Job Description & Expectations
Unforgettable Tuesdays Day Club
For more information, please call the Greggton United Methodist Church Office at (903)-759-3831, Nancy Duke at (903)-220-1355 or Hilda Wallin at (903)-759-6352.
The Unforgettable Tuesdays Day Club was started by the Pilot Club of Longview in 2007 and is hosted by Greggton United Methodist Church in the Community Room at 1101 Pine Tree Road in Longview, Texas. Church membership is not required to attend, and all are welcome. One-on-one support is provided by professionals and trained volunteers.
Every Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm the Day Club is in full swing with breakfast, a full lunch, snacks, social activities, crafts, low-key exercise, games and entertainment facilitated with smiles, hugs, music and laughter. Each week has a theme and participants have a purpose. Unforgettable Tuesdays are truly unforgettable!
Going into its 14th year, the main focus of this Day Club is to provide a safe, loving environment for individuals with memory loss so that their caregivers can have much needed time for themselves.
Preregistration is required, and participants must meet the basic requirements of:
- A clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia;
- The ability to use the restroom with minimal assistance;
- The ability to ambulate with minimal assistance (canes and walkers are welcome);
- Does not need medication during Day Club hours
For more information, please call the Greggton United Methodist Church Office at (903)-759-3831, Nancy Duke at (903)-220-1355 or Hilda Wallin at (903)-759-6352.
Interested in learning more about starting a Day Club at your church or with your organization? Please contact the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance at 903-230-8001 or info@etxalz.org