Welcome to the Side by Side website!! This site was created to share information about how congregations can start a once-weekly program that provides caring support to families living with dementia. Program and Admin resources and tips are also available to help congregations get a head start.
Side by Side is structured like a day program, with volunteers walking alongside people living with dementia and providing one-on-one support as they partake in a variety of activities. Throughout the day, each participant enjoys fun, fellowship and spiritual nurture. At the same time, care partners are encouraged and enabled to take some much-needed personal time.
Faith communities are in a great position to offer help, as many congregations have space, and often have many dedicated volunteers who are seeking a purposeful role in ministering to others. Volunteers find warm and encouraging fellowship beneficial, and hearts are warmed by knowing what a difference their contribution makes to families in the community who are struggling.
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What People Say
“…I have thanked God over and over for those who introduced Side by Side in our church. It is GREAT.” — a message from a care partner to anyone considering a Side by Side ministry
“…when I come [to Side by Side], I always leave here singing!”
— a participant
“Side by Side is like a family” — a volunteer
God is weaving a tapestry of care
that connects all of us in Grace.
Come. Be part of it.
Let’s build something together.
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