CarePartners continues to monitor the rapidly changing developments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and during this pandemic, we are not offering any of our traditional in-person programs through the end of the year, December 31, 2020. Our staff and amazing volunteers will continue to fulfill our mission in new and creative ways.
We at CarePartners know how hard it can be for family caregivers and their loved ones to not be able to attend their favorite Gathering Place program. We are providing an entire In-Home Gathering Place Guide that you can view or print from home to help keep your loved ones and yourself engaged and entertained. Please note the In-Home Gathering Place Guide will be updated weekly.
CareParners is also providing an Online Activity Calendar filled with fun crafts and stay-at-home activities for you and your loved one. It also has information on resources and online live events from CarePartners. The Online Activity Calendar will be updated weekly. Call our office at 713-682-5995 or contact your assigned CarePartners coordinator for more information about our Drive-Through Gathering Places and Gathering Parades.
NEW
Everyone is invited to a Gathering at Your Place
CarePartners is excited to offer a new expression of the Gathering Place program which takes place online via Zoom conference and includes activities for caregivers to do along with their loved ones while at home. These activities are led by our staff and volunteers every Thursday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. and include many of the fun and engaging activities of our in-person Gatherings: Welcome, invocation, fitness, entertainment or music, games and closing.
Zoom Meeting Information
Topic: Gathering at Your Place
Every Thursday
10:30-11:15 a.m
Join Zoom Meeting
*Now requiring a password. Please call the CarePartners office at 713-682-5995 to receive information on how to join the call.
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Download - In-Home Gathering Place Guide
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-April-6-10
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-April-13-17
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-April-20-24
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-April 27-May 1
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-May 4-May 8
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-May 11-May 15
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-May 18-May 24
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-May 25-May 31
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of- June 1-June 7
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of June 8- June 14
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of June 15- June 21
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of June 22- June 28
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of June 29- July 5
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of July 6- July 12
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of July 13- July 19
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of July 20- July 26
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of July 27-August 2
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of August 3- August 9
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of August 10- August 16
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of August 17- August 23
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of August 24- August 30
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of August 31- September 6
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of September 7- September 13
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of September 14- September 20
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of September 21- September 27
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-September 28- October 4
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-October 5- October 11
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-October 12- October 18
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of October 19- October 25
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of October 26- November 1
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of November 2- November 8
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of November 9- November 15
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-November 16- November 22
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-November 23- November 29
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-November 30- December 6
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-December 7- December 13
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-December 14- December 20
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-December 21- December 27
Gathering Place at-Home-Week-of-December 28- January 3 -
CarePartners-Activity-Calendar
Week of March 23-March 27
Week of March 29-April 3
Week of April 6-10
Week of April 13-17
Week of April 20-24
Week of April 27-May 1
Week of May 4-May 8
Week of May 11-May 15
Week of May 18-May 24
Week of May 25-May 31
Week of June 1-June 7
Week of June 15- June 21
Week of June 22- June 28
Week of June 29- July 5
Week of July 6- July 12
Week of July 13- July 19
Week of July 20- July 26
Week of July 27- August 2
Week of August 3- August 9
Week of August 10- August 16
Week of August 17- August 23
Week of August 24- August 30
Week of August 31- September 6
Week of September 7- September 13
Week of September 14- September 20
Week of September 21- September 27
Week of September 28- October 4
Week of October 5- October 11
Week of October 12- October 18
Week of October 19- October 25
Week of October 26- November 1
Week of November 2- November 8
Week of November 9- November 15
Week of November 16- November 22
Week of November 23- November 29
Week of December 7- December 13
Week of December 14- December 20
Week of December 21- December 27
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Gathering at Your Place Videos
Gathering at Your Place (Luau Theme) – July 9, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (Road Trip Theme) – July 23, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (Baseball Theme) – July 30, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (Food Theme) – August 6, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (Disney Theme) – August 13, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (Laughter is the Best Medicine) – August 20, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (Pets Theme) – August 27, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (Under the Sea) – September 3, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (Grand Ole Opry Theme) – September 10, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (Hobbies Theme) – September 17, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (School Days Theme) – September 24, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (Fall in Love Theme) – October 8, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (All in a Day Theme) – October 15, 2020
Gathering at Your Place (Happy Halloween) – October 29, 2020
Family caregivers caring for loved ones with memory loss, specifically mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, other dementias or cognitive impairment can participate in this 3 to 3.5-hour program. Caregivers receive respite, a break from caregiving responsibilities, while their loved ones participate in planned activities such as games, music, arts, crafts, lunch and socialization.
Cost: FREE
Registration: Required
This monthly program is held in partnership with congregations and nonprofits who provide space and volunteers who are trained by CarePartners to participate on a Care Team®. These Care Team volunteers provide companionship and fun for individuals living with memory loss.
A registration intake is conducted by CarePartners staff to determine eligibility and welcome new participants to this program. Caregivers and their loved ones can participate in as many Gathering Place programs as needed each month.
Click the button below to download a pdf with information on a typical day at the Gathering Place.
Download – A Typical Day Download – What to expect as Caregiver
To find a Gathering Place nearest you, enter your zip code below:
Step 1: Click the zip code locator search below to find a Gathering Place program near you. Enter in your zip code and click the radius you are willing to drive. Do not contact the host site to register, all registration and eligibility to participate is completed by CarePartners.
Step 2: Only ONE email to a CarePartners Coordinator to learn more about how to register for a program near you is needed. In the email inquiry include the following:
- Cell or home phone number
- Your name and name of the person you are caring for
- Details about your need
- Name of each location you are interested in attending
Step 3: CarePartners Coordinator will set up a time to complete your registration intake before you are able to begin the program. You may not attend a program until a CarePartners Coordinator has determined your eligibility to participate in a Gathering Place program.
The following locations have unique qualifications, please contact Debbie Godfrey for Mamie George and Monica Holiday for Fort Bend Seniors.
FAQ’s
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What exactly is the Gathering Place program?
This program is a 3- 3.5 hour respite program for Caregivers caring for individuals with memory loss; Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss or cognitive impairment for adults and seniors.
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What is the cost for the Gathering Place program?
No cost.
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Do I have to stay with my loved one while they are at the Gathering Place?
No, you are welcome to drop off your individual with memory loss. You must pick them up by the end of the program. There are occasions where it may be recommended for you to stay with your loved one who is attending the Gathering Place.
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Can I attend the Gathering Place with my loved one with memory loss?
Absolutely, you are welcome to stay for the entire 3.5 hours or for a portion or not at all. It’s entirely up to you. We will provide compassionate care and high-quality activities during the program to keep all participants engaged.
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When and where are the Gathering Place programs?
Gathering Place programs are monthly at one off-site partnering locations. We have more than 50 different Gathering Place partnership sites over the Greater Houston area. Each location is held on the same day of each month.
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What time is the Gathering Place?
10:00 AM-1:30 PM.
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How do I register to participate in the program?
We need to learn a little bit more about you and the person you are caring for before you can attend a Gathering Place program.
Go to the contact us page, fill out the inquiry form or you can call 713-682-5995 or email Tom Breaux, for more information.
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Can I show up to a Gathering Place if I am not registered?
No, we need you to complete the registration (intake) process before attending a Gathering Place program?
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How do I find out if there are any Gathering Place programs near my home?
Click the zip code locater and enter in your zip code to find the number of Gathering Place programs nearest to you.
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How many Gathering Places can I attend monthly?
You can attend as many Gathering Places as you would like. You must be registered by a CarePartners Coordinator for each of those Gathering Places prior to attending.
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Do you provide transportation to and from the Gathering Place?
No.
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I noticed that many of your partnerships are at congregations of faith across the city. Do I need to belong to one of those congregations or be of faith to participate?
No, we are an inclusive organization that offers support to all.
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Are the volunteers involved with the Gathering Place screened in any way to provide a safe environment?
Yes, our volunteers go through a volunteer screening process, as well as training to equip them with skills, information and knowledge to support caregivers and their loved ones.
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What does CarePartners do to support this program?
CarePartners Coordinators provide leadership, support, training and direction to the volunteers that are a part of the Alzheimer’s Care Team® that supports the Gathering Place program. They are on-site for all Gathering Place programs.