New Respite Resources for Dementia Caregivers

St. John’s is pleased to share some exciting information about new offerings for people living with dementia in our community. 

Starting in August, St. John’s will off a free, drop-off respite program for qualifying people with dementia out in the community. Caregivers need a respite from caregiving to get rest, recharge, and to take a break from this demanding role. St. John’s will begin offering a drop-off respite program on Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. John’s Home, 150 Highland Avenue. We are holding an informational open house on July 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for those interested in learning more and to visit the program in action. For more information about the open house, contact St. John's Respite Coordinator Tanya Henderson at 585-760-1550 or email thenderson@stjohnsliving.org.

St. John’s is also looking for volunteers to help support this new respite program as well as other offerings at St. John's Home. To be able to offer the drop off program to as many interested community members in need as possible, St. John's hopes to support the program with volunteers, who will serve as peer companions to people with dementia during program hours. If you would like to help us in this worthy cause, interested volunteers can contact St. John’s Home Volunteer Coordinator Sandy Ferguson at 585-760-1293 or go to our Volunteer web page.

Thank you for your help in spreading the word about these important programs to your friends and family members. St. John's looks forward to the opportunity to serve people with dementia and their caregivers that are so worthy of support in our community.