Day Program

A Gym for the Brain

Offered on weekdays, our Day Program for those with mild to moderate dementia provides creative and cultural arts, fitness, recreational therapy, off-site excursions, cognitive interventions, and a nutritious lunch and snack. Our light-filled facilities feature multi-pupose rooms, art studios, recreational spaces, a chapel and outdoor courtyards. Participants are able to choose activities that best suit their interests and keep them engaged and filled with purpose.

Led by Dementia Experts

Our Day Program Director leads a team of activity professionals, including bilingual staff to assist our Spanish-speaking participants. Additionally, our Health Services and Family Services professionals are available to our participants and their families. A day in the life of an Amazing Place participant is truly compelling while caregivers are able to get a bit of respite knowing their loved one is in safe, reliable hands.

Social Engagement, Arts & Recreation

Day Program offerings stimulate thinking and accommodate subtle changes in attention, concentration, speed of processing and reasoning. Participants choose from a variety of social activities to suit their interest—from painting, gameplaying and storytelling to light physical exercise. Of special note are on-site performances by professional artists and optional excursions to museums and Houston-area landmarks.

Whole Nutrition is a Plus

Day Program participants enjoy the benefits of a flavorful, healthy lunch and snack. Led by our Culinary Director, we follow the Memory Nutrition Preservation™ program incorporating whole, non-processed foods in menus that vary every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does your Day Program cost?
Tuition is paid monthly and covers all participant Day Program costs, family services, health services, and meals and refreshments. Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify. All families with financial hardships are encouraged to apply. Tuition may be eligible for long-term care insurance reimbursement. Amazing Place is a service provider for Veterans Administration (VA). The VA may cover up to 3 days of attendance per week for those who qualify. For more information please contact your VA provider.

Tuition rates effective as of 1/1/2024:
1 day per week $577/month
2 days per week $989/month
3 days per week $1,432/month
4 days per week $1,869/month
5 days per week $2,256/month
Do you provide transportation?

Families are responsible for all transportation to and from the facility. For questions about additional options, please contact our Day Program Director at ccooper@amazingplacehouston.org.

Does your program include meals?
Under the guidance of our Culinary Director, we daily prepare a delicious, three-course brain healthy lunch and a snack.
What are your hours?
Our building is open from 7:30am – 6pm, Monday – Friday.
How does your scholarship work?

Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify. All families with financial hardships are encouraged to apply. For more information, please contact our Day Program Director at ccooper@amazingplacehouston.org.

Can a paid caregiver stay with my loved one?
We’re sorry, we do not allow paid caregivers to stay with Day Program participants.

For More Information Contact:

Carol Cooper

Day Program Director

(713) 660-1375

Participants: In their own voice

Roger, Day Program Participant 2

Amazing Place is special. Everyone is relatable. We share with each other. And you’re allowed to take your time and effort to say what you have to say.

Roger, Day Program Participant

Gary, Day Program Participant

I was living in social isolation. Now I’m much more socially aware—my world was silent, I was starved.

Gary, Day Program Participant

Bette, Day Program Participant

Coming to Amazing Place has gotten me out of the house. I could sit at home and just watch tv by myself. Here, I get to express myself. I love painting.

Bette, Day Program Participant

Sharon, Day Program participant

It’s hard to do this by yourself. I’m not alone. I’m on the same page with everyone here. You get to voice your opinion. I have a choice in what to do when I’m here.

Sharon, Day Program Participant

Toni, Day Program Participant

It is encouraging to come here. Everyone has their differences, but people pay attention here to who I am and what I want. They listen and if something’s not right, they rectify it.

Toni, Day Program participant

Linda W., Day Program Participant

I feel so grateful to come to a place with so many lovely people. We learn new things and there’s never a dull moment. Everyone has something to offer and the staff is very supportive.

Linda W., Day Program Participant

Roger, Day Program Participant

I have the freedom to set my own pace and what’s available. It’s fun. Everyone is in the same boat and you’re not alone.

Roger, Day Program Participant

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