HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Charlie’s Place is 5 Years Old!

Charlie’s Place provides individuals suffering from any dementia-related disorders with cognitive stimulation and social interaction. Charlie’s Place also provides respite for the caregiver. Respite is an interval of rest or relief. Even if family assists with the care of a loved one, the primary caregiver may still be seeking rest and relief. When you walk through the doors of Charlie’s Place, caregivers, as well as their loved ones, feel safe and secure. We hope to give caregivers the chance to have that relief and to absolutely clear their mind, if for only a moment, of all caregiver duties and to actually take a deep breath and regroup. We are all equal in Charlie’s Place because we are all touched by this disease. Some of us have the disease and the rest of us are caring for a loved one with the disease.

Sunday, December 2 was the Charlie’s Place 5-Year Reunion Celebration. The event was attended by many people from Charlie’s Place, past and present. We were not celebrating the disease but rather the life families can still have with the disease. When getting the diagnosis of dementia, an individual, the caregiver, and the rest of the family may feel like life is over. At Charlie’s Place we make the most of the life we all have in spite of the disease. We still dance, we still laugh, we still smile, we still enjoy.

Many people enjoyed the Charlie’s Place Reunion and we asked participants to share a little about their experience at Charlie’s Place.

“No place like Charlie’s Place”

“Helps clients and also caregivers greatly”

“I visited Charlie’s Place and was treated to a birthday party”

“My mom sure likes to visit with everyone and all the staff is so caring, thanks”

“God bless Charlie’s Place … Wonderful atmosphere, love and acceptance, a warm welcome always”

“Charlie’s Place is like home to me, I love it!”

“Charlie’s Place is a saving grace, a comfy space, lots of caring”

We greatly appreciate all the warm thoughts and wishes about this wonderful program. We, Alzheimer’s Services, are honored to serve the individuals and the families who are affected by Alzheimer’s.