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Respite care is a temporary, short term break from the day-to-day challenges of caregiving.
The social respite program allows you, the caregiver, to take valuable time for yourself while your loved one is safe and engaged in a social club. The social respite program also keep loved ones with memory loss connected to their community through fellowship, meaningful activities and fun that enhances their independence and self-esteem.
The social respite program operates Mondays through Thursdays in Summerville and every Wednesday in Harleyville from 10 AM - 1:45 PM.
Participants are welcome regardless of ability to pay. Transportation is available within a 13 mile radius of the Summerville location. *Transportation is only available for the program in Summerville.
Volunteers assist with respite care, often giving one-on-one attention to members.
Please see below for information on other area respite programs.
Berkeley County
Oasis Respite Center (St. Stephen)
St. Stephen Episcopal Church
Teresa Rentzell: 843-567-3419
Dorchester County
The ARK (Summerville)
Monday–Thursday
Peg Lahmeyer:
843-471-1360
Transportation available
Charleston County
Respite Care Charleston
Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, James Island
Contact Sara Perry: (843) 647-7405
This program was funded by a grant provided by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)
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