Meet Respite Care Atlanta
Each Wednesday in May, the church blog will spotlight one of our on-campus partners (organizations operating from Second-Ponce). This week, we invite you to meet Respite Care Atlanta.
Respite Care Atlanta | Website: www.respitecareatlanta.org | Phone: 404.591.4365
Respite Care Atlanta (RCA) is an inter-faith respite program that gives top-notch care for those suffering from dementia. Second-Ponce is one of nine supporting congregations which provide spiritually integrated respite care for adults with cognitive challenges. RCA provides an environment for intellectual stimulation, physical exercise and meaningful connections, with support for caregivers through information and community resources. RCA’s success is largely attributed to a team of consistent and caring volunteers serving in a variety of positions based on passions or skill sets.
Research indicates the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease is age. About 10 percent of those age 65 and older (5.7 million) are living with Alzheimer’s. It is also estimated that 20-40 percent of dementia is attributable to other diseases, such as Vascular, Parkinson’s, and Lewy Body disease. These numbers are projected to increase 29 percent by 2025. With no cure on the horizon, the population of citizens with dementia – and those assuming a caregiving role – will continue to increase, making our commitment to RCA increasingly important.
Read an AJC article from December 2022 about Respite Care.