CULLMAN, Ala. – The Pilot Club of Cullman on Tuesday morning presented gift baskets to the caregivers of Grace Place’s participants, who suffer from mild to moderate memory loss. Internationally and locally, the Pilot Club makes brain safety and health priorities in its service to its communities.
Deacon Jerry Jacob, who oversees Grace Place, told The Tribune, “Today’s presentation was a wonderful expression of caring for the caregivers whose loved ones suffer from memory loss. Grace Place participants and volunteers are deeply grateful for the club’s recognition of these devoted caregivers.”
Grace Place, according to Jacob, provides “spiritual, physical, mental and social stimulation for adults with mild to moderate memory loss.”
The program meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays; some participants come one day a week, and some both days. All are welcome! Each participant spends the session with a volunteer. Volunteers come from churches throughout Cullman.
At each meeting, activities can include:
- morning devotion and prayer
- chair exercises led by Ann Caretti or Laughter Yoga led by Sandy Speegle
- a table exercise such as: a trivia quiz, guest presenters, arts, crafts, history bingo, stories, jigsaw puzzles, etc.
- hot lunch
- a version of “volleyball” with air-inflated balloons, pool noodles and a badminton net
- more table exercises
- a volunteer playing classic hymns on the piano
Grace Place meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays each week at Grace Episcopal Church Parish (fellowship) Hall, 305 Arnold St. NE, Cullman. Basic requirements are that participants (those with memory loss) be able to take care of their own bathroom needs, be able to feed themselves and be able to get around on their own, or with a cane, walker or wheelchair.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/305ArnoldStreetNE, email info@graceplacecullman.org or call 256-736-4260.
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