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Are You Caring for an Older Loved One
with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease?
If so, then we can assist you! Day Break
Respite and Caregiver Support Services is a community-based program
sponsored by
Catholic
Charities of Santa Clara County and located at St. Francis of Assisi
Parish that provides non-medical care to meet the needs of functionally
impaired older adults while enhancing the quality of life for both the
participant and caregiver. Our mission is to help dependent seniors to
“age in place” and remain in their family homes for as long as possible.
Catholic Charities serves people of all beliefs, cultures, ethnicities,
and ages.
SERVICES:
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Licensed Adult Day Care Program |
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Safe, interactive social,
recreational, & educational programs |
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Daily exercise, music, and
reminiscing |
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Nutritious hot lunch and two
snacks |
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Transportation assistance |
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Individual intake assessments |
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Personal care plan |
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Medication reminders |
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Community linkages |
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In-Home Respite Care &
Socialization |
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Escorted Transportation |
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Caregiver Support Group (meets
on the 2nd Monday of the month from
5-6:30 PM |
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Caregiver Education and Training
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Health Assessments and
Screenings |
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WHERE:
The Garden Room @ St. Francis of Assisi Parish
5111 San Felipe Road
San Jose, CA 95135WHEN:
Mon – Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Early Bird Hours Available!) |
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STAFF:
The multi-disciplinary team includes a Program Supervisor (a
licensed Social Worker), Program Aide (Certified Activity
Director), Activity Assistant (CNA), contracted Parish Nurse from
O’Connor Hospital, Rides Coordinator for the Escorted
Transportation service, and numerous trained volunteers. |
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WHY:
Day Break’s respite and wraparound supportive services can:
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Enable dependent elders to
remain at home for as long as possible, preventing or delaying
inappropriate admission to a nursing home |
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Help increase dependent elders’
socialization, recreation, and physical & cognitive
functioning, thereby decreasing isolation and depression. |
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Improve the overall quality of
life for both family caregivers and dependent elders,
equipping caregivers with the critical respite and support
that they need to successfully manage their complex 24/7
caregiving duties. |
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COST:
Day Break offers a reasonable sliding scale rate with fees
ranging from $20-$60 per day, including a nutritious hot lunch and
two snacks. No one is denied service because of inability to pay –
financial assistance is available. |
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VOLUNTEERING:
Our volunteers are important, have fun, and help make our Day
Break program successful. Share a special talent or develop a new
skill by working at Day Break! Here are some of our volunteer
opportunities:
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Transportation assistance,
in-home respite, friendly visiting |
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Crafts, painting, art projects |
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Gardening, nature walks, outdoor
activities, bird watching |
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Sing-a-longs, story-telling,
puzzles, and games |
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Dancing, music, exercise |
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Bring your pets and
grandchildren to visit the elders |
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Answering phones, filing, and
errands |
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Meal preparation, set-up, and
clean-up |
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Call (408)270-4900
or email daybreak@ccsj.org
for more information
or visit our website for more details about this program:
http://www.catholiccharitiesscc.org/services/older_adults/daybreak.htm
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