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Affordable respite care in the Oak Creek community.

6 hours of alternative care for seniors with age-related difficulties and social isolation.

Respite care is vital to a family caregiver's well-being. Not only does taking a break help a caregiver alleviate stress and recharge physically, mentally, and emotionally, it can also make them a better caregiver. With the help and generosity of community and churches, of all denomination, Our Harmony Club is an affordable solution to deliver realistic respite opportunities to caregivers that can be easily integrated into their lives with minimal disruption

A day at Our Harmony Club consists of up to 6 hours of respite for the caregiver, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The cost for a client to attend each club is $30.00. A $3.50 donation is requested for lunch.

This social day program focuses on keeping clients socializing with each other while doing both physical and engaging mental activities. Daily activities include music, singing, arts and crafts, brain games, exercise, entertainment, and bingo. Guests are paired with volunteers who listen, interact and genuinely care, and want to be there. They understand the need for caregiver to receive much needed respite.

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