Caregiver Respite
Connections Ministry
Connections
Caregiver Respite
What is Connections Ministry?
Connections is a volunteer-led and -run ministry that provides meaningful connections and activities for adults with early-stage dementia and respite for their caregivers. Connections program participants and volunteers meet weekly on Tuesday mornings. Time together includes social time, music, light exercise, games, activities, and lunch, often featuring guest presenters and speakers for education and fun. The Connections ministry grew out of committee work at the Family Caregivers Center of Mercy with the St. Paul’s Congregational Care Team beginning in 2018 with planning and initial implementation. Today, St. Paul’s is one of three different Connections Clubs in the community offering this support and care.
Love one another as I have loved you.
John 15:12-13 NRSVUE
Want to Learn More?
For information regarding Connections Club attendance for your loved one, please contact the church office and you will be connected to the referral process.
New volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis to support the program. For information on volunteering, please contact the church office.
The Family Caregiver Center is part of the Chris and Suzy DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging and Dementia in Marion, Iowa. Visit their website for dementia education and programming, available support groups, and events such as the community “Together in Song” Choir Concert.
Connecting Through Dance
From Our Socials
Catch a glimpse of the joy and fellowship that make our “Connections” ministry special!
Get In Touch!
To learn more about this program at St. Paul’s, contact Melissa McClure of MercyCare at 319-451-8088.
Yesterday, Connections was buzzing as a local beekeeper taught us about bees and the beekeeping process. Connections is a weekly ministry for adults with early-stage dementia that also provides respite for their caregivers.
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This morning in Connections, we celebrated the state fair with horse races and a cow pie throwing contest! Connections is a volunteer-led and -run ministry that provides meaningful connections and activities for adults with early-stage dementia and respite for their caregivers every Tuesday morning.
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On day 2 of our Young Leaders Camp, students learned about what it means and looks like to build strong communities—communities that love, support, and care for one another. For our service project, students joined our Connections ministry for adults with early-stage dementia in dog-themed bingo. Other students created cards to be given to Connections participants and volunteers. We can't wait to see what the next two days of Young Leaders Camp will bring!
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