seeding a movement to humanize dementia care

The Blossom

Respite Cafe & Gardens

Opening April 22nd, Earth Day

What is Blossom?

The Blossom Respite Café builds on a proven day-model program, developed by Respite for All, that has shown success in nurturing individuals with dementia through activities such as music, art, and therapeutic horticulture like gardening and sensory engagement. This comprehensive approach not only supports cognitive health but also brings joy and connection to participants.

Why do we call it a Respite Cafe?

A cafe feels like something welcoming and intimate. It’s a place to meet people, new friends, and gather. The Blossom environment will have large activity tables with beautiful Botanically themed market umbrellas. Each table may have a different activity theme for the day. Participants will be encouraged to get up and move around , engage with their neighbors and sample the days offerings. Will we serve lunch and some goodies?- absolutely!

Blossoming:

  • to thrive

  • to be radiant

  • to flourish

What the Blossom provides for care-givers
For care-givers- We are creating the Blossom to be a place both literally and “imaginatively” to be both a respite of the mind and a place that physically takes care of you. We will have environments made for relaxing, meeting fellow care-givers, getting the best curated information on care-giving, resources for help with care-giving, getting some work done at a “blossom works” station, or even meditating to chosen guided meditations made specifically for care-givers who are overworked and are looking for a mental get away.

What the Blossom provides for those with dementia

Participants will find a safe, structured environment filled with engaging and uplifting activities designed to enhance well-being and create meaningful connections. A place to make new friends. The Blossom will provide a multitude of activities, all respectful of a person’s humanity, their unique backgrounds, and the “place” they are that day or that hour. We will have fun, we will learn, and we will grow things!

A Typical Day at the Blossom

10am - 10:15am arrival, coffee,

socialization

10:15am - 11:15am brain fitness

11:15am - 11:30am physical fitness

11:30am - 12pm multitude of activities!

12pm - 12:45pm family style meal

12:45pm - 1:15am physical activities

1:15pm - 2pm brain stimulation

2pm - 2:10pm clean up