GOOD COMPANY – ADULT RESPITE CARE

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Good Company. our respite program for adults, is designed to be a place a person will enjoy visiting while their spouse or other caregiver takes a break and tends to other needs or activities, such as joining friends for lunch, going shopping, or attending appointments.

The program is extending an invitation to anyone who is interested in trying out the program for free. Persons who would like to have first hand experience should indicate their interest by completing the inquiry in the brochure or the form found on our web site at www.firstpres.net. This tryout could extend for a period of up to three months and would be at no charge (other than for lunch if they do not meet the Commission on Aging qualifications for the meal).

The program began on June 27. Sessions are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You can sign up for one, two, or all three days.

For further information, please feel free to talk with Pastor Brackbill or contact the Church Office

In order to provide a safe and enjoyable program, applicants to Good Company must be assessed to be accepted. Because lunch and medication oversight for afternoon doses are provided, coordination with a physician is required. Attendance may be scheduled on a routine basis or may be reserved in advance for occasional visits.

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Good Company is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our neighbors. We strive to help them thrive by:

• providing a safe and comfortable environment for social programs.
• stimulating mind, body, and soul.
• building meaningful relationships.
• conducting programs with compassion.
• attending to each guest in a respectful manner that enhances dignity.
• providing worry-free opportunities for families and caregivers to enjoy activities of their choice while their loved ones are engaged in a program they will want to revisit again and again.

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Program Specifics

• The program is available
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (except holidays)
  • 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • located in the fellowship hall of Alma’s First Presbyterian Church.

• Lunch is provided at no additional cost.
• Daily charge is $35.00 and must be paid by cash or check.
• Enjoyable activities designed to stimulate mental functioning and physical abilities are provided.
• Guests will have opportunities to explore new hobbies and recreation.

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• Gift certificates are available. For details, contact the Church Office

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Program Requirements

• Participating guest must:
  • Be ambulatory (with or without device such as a cane or a walker) or be independent in wheelchair.
  • Be able to participate in four hours of programming.
  • Enjoy the company of others.

• Family member/caregiver must:
  • Meet with staff to complete an assessment prior to participation.
  • Bring medications in their original pharmacy bottles with dosage and instructions on the label.
  • Pick up participating guest no later than 3:00 p.m.
  • Provide an emergency contact.

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Experienced Staff:

	Program Staff:		Program Staff:
	Rebecca Peterman		Laura Allman-Knieper
		Program Coordinator:
		Laura Smith

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Good Company
Another Outreach Program Operated by:

First Presbyterian Church
495 Charles Avenue
Alma, MI 48801

Phone: (989) 463-2940
Fax: (989) 463-2094
Email: goodcompany@firstpres.net
Web Site: www.firstpres.net

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Click HERE for on-line Application Form:

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Click HERE for form to be printed, filled out, and mailed or faxed.

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