The Club
SENIOR DAY PROGRAM
Welcome to Bath – Brunswick Respite Care. We provide joyful hours for participants and time off for caregivers. We are located in Bath, Maine, and serve the MidCoast Maine area.
The Senior Day Program
Click above to view a video of daily activities at The Club
The Senior Day Program, often referred to as “The Club”, specializes in taking care of individuals who are aging, have Alzheimer’s Disease or other cognitive issues. Club members socialize, exercise, do crafts, sing and enjoy themselves while their caregivers get time to take care of errands, get some rest, and time to re-energize.
Our experienced staff safely gently encourages interaction between participants that enhances mental acuity, socialization, as well as a feeling of safety and comfort.
Our new location in the former Bath hospital, in Bath provides a warm, intimate environment with plenty of space for safe social distancing, and a multitude of activities.
In order to ensure safety, we abide by all COVID-19 guidelines and ensure all employees and participants are vaccinated.
Safety, Dignity & Respect
Studies have shown that dementia patients who are able to maintain feelings of dignity and respect are less likely to become depressed and anxious which leads to a better quality of life. At The Club, we make it a primary focus to remember who the person has always been, find ways to boost feelings of confidence and self-worth, and take the time to empathetically listen to ensure all emotions and feelings are understood.
Meaningful Activities
Meaningful activities for people who are aging or have dementia can enhance their self-esteem and well-being. Our Adult Day Program Directors take the time to learn about our participant’s interests, needs, and abilities. Then they create similar projects which can be both enjoyed and achieved with success.
Companionship
For many seniors and people with dementia, the world moves too fast and they often feel left behind. At the Respite Care program, the world moves at a slower, gentler pace. Companionship for seniors is incredibly important, as it is for anyone at any stage of their lives. It promotes better mental health, better physical health, creates new routines, and really, just makes life better. Our Senior Day Program Directors take the time to engage each participant in gentle activities and conversation. Whether it’s enjoying a furry visitor, putting together a puzzle, looking at vintage photographs or having a snack together, our program directors help our participants to deepen their sense of connection with others.
Gentle Exercise
Everyone knows that exercise is especially beneficial to seniors, but it is often difficult to help people with Alzheimers or dementia get the exercise they need to feel energized and healthy. The gentle exercise activities developed by our Adult Day Program Directors address this concern. The daily exercises are social, engaging and elevate moods, yet they also work to improve flexibility and coordination which reduce the risk of falls.
A Sample Daily Schedule
9:00am – 9:30am: Greeting, talking and enjoying a snack
Music
Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. It is also just plain fun. It is one of our favorite parts of the day.
Loving Environment
A positive environment, conducive to a senior’s comforts and needs, can help reinforce well-being. We know that people with dementia thrive on familiarity. This is why we create an environment of familiar routines and activities, because it allows our participants to feel comforted and calm.
Creativity
We recognize that many people miss the creative activities they once enjoyed. Reseearch has shown that seniors who engage in creative activities are less likely be become depressed, have lower anxiety levels and overall improved life satisfaction. Our Adult Day Program Directors take the time to learn what activities were previously enjoyed by our participants and create similar projects which can be both enjoyed and achieved with success.
The goal of the Respite Program is to help. No one is turned away for an inability to pay.
What Family Members Say about Our Senior Day Program
“I can’t say it often enough … many, many thanks for your loving care for my husband. His quality of life is so much better because of what you offer through this special place.”
“Thank you for lifting the burden, lightening the stress and offering a haven for mother.”
“When people come through the door here you can see them just relax because they know that they can talk and someone is going to listen to them.”
“Your ‘social club’ is the best thing that’s happened to us in a long time.”
“You are caring for us caregivers as much as for the club participants.”
“Because of your fine program, Dad got the social interaction he so enjoyed and Mom got a much needed break from the demands of caring for him.”
Healthy Snacks
Food is a great comfort for many people who are aging, have memory loss, or other cognitive impairments. By serving our Senior Day Program members healthy snacks such as fruit, yogurt, juice and cheese, we ensure all of our participants are getting the nutrition and hydration they need on a daily basis to feel their best.
Reach out and Get In Touch. We’d love to meet you.
Contact Us
Address
9 Park Street, Room 118
Bath, Me. 04530
Contact
207-729-8571
info@respite-care.org
Visit
Please call or email to schedule an appointment to visit our program.
Get In Touch
Welcome to the Club!
Our Senior Day Program, often referred to as “The Club”, specializes in taking care of individuals who are aging, have Alzheimer’s Disease or other cognitive issues. Club members socialize, exercise, do crafts, sing and enjoy themselves while their caregivers get time to take care of errands, get some rest, and time to regroup.
Our new location in the former Bath hospital, in Bath provides a warm, intimate environment with enough room for safe social distancing, and a multitude of activities.
Safety, Dignity & Respect
Studies have shown that dementia patients who are able to maintain feelings of dignity and respect are less likely to become depressed and anxious which leads to a better quality of life. At The Club, we make it a primary focus to remember who the person has always been, find ways to boost feelings of confidence and self-worth, and take the time to empathetically listen to ensure all emotions and feelings are understood.
Loving Environment
A positive environment, conducive to a senior’s comforts and needs, can help reinforce well-being. We know that people with dementia thrive on familiarity. This is why we create an environment of familiar routines and activities, because it allows our participants to feel comforted and calm.
Activities
Gentle Exercise
Everyone knows that exercise is especially beneficial to seniors, but it is often difficult to help people with Alzheimers or dementia get the exercise they need to feel energized and healthy. The gentle exercise activities developed by our Adult Day Program Directors address this concern. The daily exercises are social, engaging and elevate moods, yet they also work to improve flexibility and coordination which reduce the risk of falls.
Music
Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. It is also just plain fun. It is one of our favorite parts of the day.
Creativity
Research has shown that seniors who engage in creative activities are less likely be become depressed, have lower anxiety levels and overall improved life satisfaction. Our Adult Day Program Directors take the time to learn what activities were previously enjoyed by our participants and create similar projects which can be both enjoyed and achieved with success.
The mission of the Respite Program is to help. No one is turned away for an inability to pay.
What Caregivers say about Our Senior Day Program
“I can’t say it often enough … many, many thanks for your loving care for my husband. His quality of life is so much better because of what you offer through this special place.”
“When people come through the door here you can see them just relax because they know that they can talk and someone is going to listen to them.”
“Your ‘social club’ is the best thing that’s happened to us in a long time.”
Get In Touch.
We’d love to meet you.
Reach Us
Address
9 Park Street, Room 118
Bath, Me. 04530
Contact
207-729-8571
info@respite-care.org
Visit
Please call or email to schedule an appointment to visit our program.