Amazing Place offers dementia day program
As a day center in Houston exclusively for adults with mild to moderate dementia, Amazing Place is shares evidence of the many benefits its day program gives to both participants and their caregivers:
» Social stimulation. “It’s good to be around others in similar circumstances,” an Amazing Place participant said.
» Cognitive stimulation. According to an Amazing Place participant, the day program is “a stimulating place for people our age who want to learn new ideas.”
» Daily exercise classes including Zumba, tai chi, Pilates and yoga. Research shows that the best thing once can do for the brain is exercise.
» Daily Bible study. “Bible study is very rewarding and good for the soul,” an Amazing Place participant said.
» Brain-healthy nutrition through the Memory Preservation Nutrition Program. An Amazing Place participant
said “the food is out of this world.”
» Daily health care monitoring with
an on-site registered nurse.
» Respite and support for caregivers. An Amazing Place caregiver said “how happy it makes my husband to attend is a fantastic blessing.”
» More cost-effective than in-home care.
For more information about Amazing Place or to schedule a tour, contact Carol Cooper at ccooper@amazingplacehouston.org, or call 713-552-0420.