Mission:
The Oasis, an Early to Mid-Stage Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Program is an outreach ministry of First Baptist Church of Lewisville. This program provides a meeting place for adults with early to mid stage Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Meetings will combine socialization, physical movement, music and other memory stimulating activities in a safe and comfortable environment. Trained volunteers will lead the group with 1 to 1 ratio of volunteers to participants.
An oasis is defined as “a refuge, as from work or stress; a haven”. We are providing a safe refuge for the person diagnosed with dementia as well as a worry free refuge for the caregiver. This program will allow caregivers a 4 hour window to attend to their personal needs with the assurance that their loved one is safe and well cared for.
Date and Time:
We meet Thursdays from 10am-2pm at First Baptist Church of Lewisville in the Fellowship Center.
Criteria for Participation
- Diagnosis of Early to Mid Stage Alzheimer’s, other dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Independently Mobile
- Able to handle all self care needs (continent/ able to use bathroom by themselves)
- Able to verbalize needs
- Able to participate in group activities
- Not exhibiting aggressive behaviors
- Not exhibiting wandering behaviors
Each individual will visit the group on a trial basis for the first time to see if they can benefit from and participate in the group. After the first meeting I will call the caregiver to discuss how the meeting went and to determine admission.
Volunteers Needs:
We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and positive volunteers that are ready to jump in and engage with our wonderful participants. I promise after working with this group The Oasis will become the best part of your week! We need volunteers who can dedicate 2-4 Thursdays a month from 10am-2pm to work with our participants.
Do you enjoy leading an exercise, music or craft activity? We also need volunteers that can come in for 20-30 minutes on Thursdays to plan and lead an activity with our group.
Who do I contact?
Bronwen Zilmer- Program Coordinator
214-394-4721
FBC Lewisville provides a Caregiver Support Group for those taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's or a related dementia.
This group meets on the first Friday of every month, 10am-11:30am, in room 103.
This group provides emotional, educational and social support, as well as help participants develop methods and skills to solve daily problems that arise being a caregiver of someone with dementia. We seek to encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and mental health.
No registration required.
Contact Bronwen Zilmer or 214.394.4721, if you have any questions.
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