Adult Day Care as an Option for Dementia Care

  “They're able to really participate in enrichment activities. Things like the arts music, the Houston Symphony is one of, of our partners. We have art classes that are taught by local painters. We do a lot of movement through exercise and discovering our, how our bodies can move differently through Tai Chi and sit and be fit and very fun exercise activities.” Andrea Williams- CarePartners Today Kim Hegwood and Andrea Williams with CarePartners will discuss how a Day Care Center may be the right care option for someone you love. 1. Why should a caregiver consider CarePartners Dementia Day Center? 2. What kind of difference does the Center make in the members' lives? In their caregivers' lives? 3. What are the criteria for enrolling in the Dementia Day Center? Who could benefit from the Day Center? 4. What types of engagement does the Dementia Day Center provide for members? 5. How much does it cost? Location? Hours of Operations? How to Contact Andrea Williams and CarePartners Website:CarePartners.org Email:[email protected] Phone: (713) 667-2840 Facebook: CarePartners Instagram: CarePartnerstx Twitter:CarePartnerstx YouTube: CarePartners Texas Bio: Andrea Williams is the Director of the CarePartners Dementia Day Center. The Dementia Day Center is the first dementia-specific adult day center in Houston and the only center in the Greater Houston area that accepts individuals with early to late moderate dementia. She holds a Master of Public Health degree in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Texas School of Public Health and has worked in Dementia and Caregiver support services for over 10 years. In her current role, Andrea is focused on building a holistic program that provides individualized care to families affected by dementia. _____________________________________________________________________ Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney Website: https://hegwoodgroup.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZaoTAWChvaz-HEFQcdcbQ