Hamburg United Methodist Church Respite Program

04/14/2026

Jim W.'s arrangements:

View James R. Wegrzynowski's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

04/13/2026

RIP Jim W. He was always a king in our eyes and will be sorely missed by all. Please keep his family in your prayers❤️

04/08/2026

Allie had a little lamb!

04/08/2026

There's no place like gnome, Allie had a Little Lamb, I love the soup, what's in this dessert?, what a big dog, this is so fun, I love this prize, I like fishing, were all comments (and one was a song that we sang) that were heard at a fun filled respite program today at HUMC. With Easter being just passed, we thought it would be fun to have a bottle raised lamb, that was as sweet as could be, come and visit us today. Stacey and her daughter Allie made that happen by bringing little "Q-tip" to visit with us today.
We also made a very cute craft that looked like a gnome with a hat for our spring decor and Ellen Ramsdell rustled up a delicious bean and ham soup with a fabulous frosted fruit salad and brownie to round out our lunch today. Thor the wonder dog also visited us today and many thanks to Caroline Schneggenburger for filling in as our Kitchen Queen today!
And many thanks to each and everyone of our outstanding volunteers for their time, commitment and dedication to our folks and the program itself. We could not do it without you!

03/27/2026

03/20/2026

Great explanation

03/17/2026

The scariest part of dementia isn’t always memory loss—it’s losing the sense of being needed."
When someone we love is diagnosed, our first instinct is to protect them. We say, "Don’t worry about the cooking," or "I’ll handle the bills." We mean well, but "subtracting" these roles can make them feel pushed out of their own lives.
The most powerful shift we can make is Substitution instead of Subtraction.
When a task becomes too difficult, don’t just take it away. Find a way they can still contribute: If cooking is unsafe , ask them to wash the vegetables or set the table.
If money is too complex, let them sort coins or organize receipts.
If they can’t drive, ask them to be the "navigator" and help plan the route.
If they can’t clean, ask them to fold the towels or pair the socks.
The goal isn’t perfection; it’s purpose.
People living with dementia still need to feel useful, respected, and involved. When we focus on what they can do, we reduce the anxiety and withdrawal that comes from feeling sidelined.
Dementia changes abilities, but it never erases the human need for meaning. Let’s keep them at the heart of their own story.
Be kind.

11/13/2025

What a Duo!