New Colorado Springs day program aims to give dementia caregivers a much needed break

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A new nonprofit is working to bring an adult day program to Colorado Springs for people living with dementia and other forms of cognitive decline.

A Place Like Home plans to open in a former preschool on West Cheyenne Road. The program would provide a safe place for adults who cannot be left home alone while giving their caregivers time to work, run errands, attend appointments or simply take a break.

Founder and board chair Paula Levy said participants could spend their days listening to music, doing light exercise, playing brain games, eating meals together and spending time outside…

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