Care taking adults with memory impairments is an arduous
task; a labor of love that takes a very special kind of person. Its demands are endless, so re-fueling and
re-energizing are priority. In a
nutshell, that’s what the DayBreak Center in Sandpoint does; it gives Caregivers
time for a mental reprieve.
The DayBreak Center, an adult daycare program operated by
Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. is excited to announce a new member to their
team. Liz DeWolfe, CNA, a seasoned
professional in the adult daycare business has accepted the position as the
Director of Daybreak Services.
Ms. DeWolfe is no stranger to adult daycare. She comes to the DayBreak Center with 18
years of adult daycare management experience, especially with seniors with
memory impairments like Alzheimer’s and Dementia. She designed and implemented an advocacy and
daycare program for the Skagit, WA Adult Daycare Center and oversaw the
creation of a second site in 2009. “Ms.
DeWolfe’s experience is a blessing for our Daybreak Center,” said KC Rokstad,
DayBreak Committee Chair. “She has the
experience and expertise to promote and manage this essential service for our
community. We are excited to see how the
program will evolve under her direction.”
When asked what her future plans for the program hold, Ms.
DeWolfe commented, “Building the program so that we can offer more days and
expanded hours will be my first priority.
It’s a matter of finding the right volunteers and staff to continue to
create an environment that supports our high standards of care as well as the warmth
and understanding of the special needs of this population. I look forward to networking with area
agencies and businesses to build a program that is vital and flourishing and
ready to meet the needs of the families of our community.”
For more information about DayBreak Services or volunteering
please call Liz at 208-265-8127.
Pictured from Left to Right: Julie Rowland, DayBreak Activities Assistant, program participant
George, New DayBreak Director, Liz De Wolfe, program participant, Lela and
volunteer Carol Keller.
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