Local Support for Clients and Caregivers

Adult Day Care

Adult day care centers are available to provide respite to caregivers and also to give loved ones, who need constant supervision, a safe and stimulating environment during the daytime. There are four available day care centers in our area:

CarePartners Adult Day Program
Location: Thoms Rehabilitation,
68-A Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville, NC, 28803
Phone: 828-277-3399
Contact: Sandy Norbo

DayStay
Location: Hominy Baptist Church,
135 Candler School Rd., Candler, NC, 28715
Phone: 828-667-4541

The Elder Day Club
Location: The Jewish Community Center,
236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Phone: 828-253-0701
Contact: Alison Gilreath

Fletcher United Methodist Church offers a sitting service, at 11:00 on Sundays, for those with Alzheimer's disease. This program is geared to help those affected with the condition so caregivers can attend church without worrying about their loved ones. If interested, please contact Ed Hillman at 684-7155.

Pardee Pavilion Adult Day Care Services
Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm
Location: 114 College Street, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Contact:  Karla Reese at 828-697-7070

Support Groups

(NEW) Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group
A six week seminar style series of meetings for persons recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and their families and friends.
When: Monday September 22, 2008 through October 27, 2008
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Kenilworth Presbyterian Church 123 Kenilworth Road Asheville, 28803
*offered at no cost
*Participant pre-screening required
Contact: Larry Reeves at 828-254-7363 or Larry.Reeves@alz.org, or
Heidi Kimsey at 828-254-7363 or Heidi.Kimsey@alz.org

Alzheimer's Support Group with Respite provided
Where: Clare Bridge 4 Walden Ridge Drive Asheville, NC 28803
Time: 4th Thursday of each Month from 3:30 to 5:00pm.
Contact: Pat at 828-692-0245 or Mary at 828-450-7630

ALS Support Group
When: 2nd Sunday of odd numbered months
Time: 2:00-4:00
Location: Seymour Auditorium/Outpatient Center, Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital
68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville
Contact: Patrick Bohan 883-9050.

Alzheimer's Association
Call 828-254-7363 for location, dates, and time

Aphasia Support Group
When: 1st Monday of every month
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital, Conference room B
Contact: Edna Tipton 684-9619 or Cheryl Wallen 775-6774.

Arthritis Support Group
When: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Location: 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital , Board Room
Contact: Mary Lou Wright 654-0982 or Madeline Dillingham 779-9910.

Caregiver Wellness
When: Every third Tuesday
Location: Park Ridge
Contact: 777-0132 or 682-2459

Children of Aging Parents
Date: 3rd Monday of each month.
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Mission Hospitals, Women's resource center, 50 Doctors Drive. For more information, please contact: Kate Zurich 277-8288, Nancy Smith Hunnicutt 213-4542, or Linda Hemstreet 213-1804.

Hospice Support Groups
Call 828-251-0126 for location, dates, and time

Parkinson's Support Group
When: 1st Tuesday of every month
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Location: 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital, Seymour Auditorium
Contact: Robin Fox 768-4476.

Pardee Pavilion Support Group
Monday afternoons at 4:00pm
All caregivers welcome
Please contact Karla Reese at 828-697-7070 for more information

Stroke Support Group
When: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Thoms Rehabilitation, Seymour Auditorium
Contact: Robin Jones 213-6163 or Cheryl Wallen 775-6774.

Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter - Mountain Area Family Support Group Meeting Schedule

Additional Support Services in the Area:

ADULT HEALTH SCREENING

 On the 4th Wednesday of every month

WHEN: 2-5pm

WHERE: Call MemoryCare for locations.

WHAT: blood pressure, blood sugar, and memory tests done

WHY: To identify health problems that may impact healthy aging and improve chances of getting appropriate medical care

 IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF HEALTHY AGING!

Healthy snacks and educational materials available

 Find out about your own health and learn about community resources for aging adults in the Asheville area

Screenings are sponsored by MemoryCare’s African American Program with support from a Community Health Enhancement grant from Mission Hospitals. We are grateful to Mission Hospital for their commitment to healthy aging in our community.

Contact Us:

MemoryCare™
100 Far Horizons Lane
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
828.771.2219
office@memorycare.org

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