||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER |||
Now in its fourth month, Partners in Care—an Orcas Island Lions Club program in collaboration with Orcas Senior Center—offers weekly respite sessions for family caregivers. Held Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center, trained volunteers and a certified caregiver provide meaningful engagement for care partners while caregivers take a much-needed break.
Activities include lunch, crafts, games, puzzles, walks, socializing, and even sing-alongs with the Center’s ukulele group.
Originally launched as a pilot, the program has proven its value to both caregivers and their loved ones and is now ready to grow. If you or someone you know could benefit from Partners in Care, please contact Program Coordinator Susan Gordon at sgordonbentley@gmail.com or 310-384-2053.
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