College Partners Program
Change your life, change your community
Goal: Provide meaningful activities and socialization for a person living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and provide respite for caregivers.
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Students visit people receiving supportive care (not hospice care) at a home or facility four hours a week per semester.
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The program coordinator accompanies students on their first visit upon request and provides support throughout their experience.
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Students attend initial orientation training and spend Zoom educational hours monthly with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
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CDC guidelines followed for everyone’s safety.
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Improved quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
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Direct experience interacting with a person with dementia and understanding of dementia through educational sessions.
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A Dementia Training Certificate upon completion of two semesters.
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Letter of recommendation from the program —advanced education programs have accepted applicants partially based on this unique experience.
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Travel support for volunteer visits based on eligibility.
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Scholarship opportunities for participation.
For questions or to apply: Contact Holly Cottor at hcottor@hov.org or (602) 515-6207.