Group Respite Care | Morning Out & Afternoon Adventures
Caregiver Support & Respite Services offers group respite care which provides a much-needed break for family caregivers and an enjoyable outing for older adults, age 60 years and older, in a social group setting.
A Break for Caregivers
Caring for a loved-one, whether it be a parent, spouse or sibling, can sometimes be challenging physically, mentally and emotionally. Morning Out Group provides safety, security and socialization for older adults while their caregiver takes a break.
Group respite provides caregivers:
- Peace of mind knowing your loved-one is in a safe, enjoyable environment.
- An opportunity to shop, take care of personal needs or run errands.
- Time to rest from the full time job of caring for a loved one.
Even just a few hours alone can make big difference.
Socialization for Older Adults
Group respite provides a dynamic social setting that older adults requiring special care rarely encounter. They have the opportunity to socialize while trained volunteers facilitate activities.
Activities may include:
- Coffee and conversation.
- Crafts, table games and cards.
- Guided reminiscing and discussion.
- Gentle physical exercise.
- Movies and radio shows.
- Musical entertainment.
- Various other activities.
To ensure a pleasant experience for the group, we ask that Morning Out Group participants be:
- Capable of walking with minimal assistance.
- Continent or have managed incontinence.
- Able to feed themselves.
- Non-violent toward self or others.
- Responsive and able to participate in group settings.
- Independent in taking medication.
- 60 years of age or older.
In-home respite care may be more appropriate for individuals who do not meet all of the above attributes.
Locations & Details
Detroit Lakes
First Lutheran Church
912 Lake Avenue
Tuesdays
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
East Grand Forks
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
1515 5th Avenue NW
Mondays
Noon-4 p.m.
Hutchinson
Christ the King Lutheran Church
1040 S. Grade Rd.
Tuesdays
11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Montevideo
Community Center
550 S. 1st St.
Fridays
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Moorhead
Lost and Found Ministry
111 7th St. S.
Tuesday & Fridays
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thief River Falls
Zion Lutheran Church
505 Main Avenue North
Thursdays
2-4:30 p.m.
Respite Volunteers Needed
Friendly, caring Morning Out volunteers participate in activities such as playing cards and craft-making. Learn more about becoming a respite volunteer.