Empowering Families Facing the Challenges of Dementia and Alzheimer's. Advancing Brain Health for All. Morning coffee/juice and snacks are also served.
Amazing Place's Dementia Day Program is led by a highly professional and compassionate staff that quickly recognizes the individual needs and abilities of our participants. The center is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Both participants and caregivers have the option to select a schedule that best suits their needs. Located in the heart of Houston, the center provides a joyful environment of acceptance allowing all family members peace of mind. Amazing Place offers a variety of activities that build cognitive skills that can offset the effects of Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. Our safe and welcoming environment encourages friendships, social activities, exercise and education. All staff and volunteers passionately promote self-efficacy. Our chef prepares a delicious and well thought out three-course lunch each day strictly following the guidelines of MPN (Memory Preservation Nutrition). Special events, like birthdays, are celebrated as a group and festive parties are planned for the holidays. Virtual classes and other online programming are available for those that cannot attend in person or prefer a hybrid solution customized to their unique needs. At Amazing Place, the Connections Program is devoted to supporting the well-being of our caretakers and community at large by offering a variety of classes and in-person services. Our mission is to empower lives disrupted by dementia. Amazing Place is a state-licensed, faith based non-profit organization governed by a board of directors with representatives from 16 Houston area churches.
01/14/2026
Did you know that women in their 60s are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease over the rest of their lives as they are to develop breast cancer?
Our January Brain Health Matters talk, Women and Dementia, covers this fact and more, including what factors contribute to a diagnosis and lifestyle modification tips that may help prevent and/or delay the onset of dementia and extend your healthspan and lifespan. Registration is not required to attend, and we hope to see you there!
Women and Dementia
Thursday, January 15, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Amazing Place West
01/13/2026
Come see us this Saturday at the Be Healthy Katy Expo! Stop by our booth anytime between 10am-2pm or come hear our Brain Health Matters talk on the main stage at 1:15pm as we discuss 🥦 Food for a Healthier Brain 🧠 Entry is free and this-friendly event has something for everyone, a great way to spend your Saturday!
01/10/2026
Coffee talk with ☕️ our first group of volunteers in the Day Program at Amazing Place West! We are so excited for all the new faces 😄 this new year will bring!
01/05/2026
How much do you know about good 🧠 brain 🧠 health? The New York Times kicked off its five day brain health challenge with this pop quiz, great way to start the new year!
Amazing Place knows the importance of brain health and offer free presentations called Brain Health Matters - check out our 2026 topics and call us to schedule a presentation with your community group, company or congregation!
It’s never too early or too late to start healthy brain habits. Today, test your knowledge with a pop quiz.
12/31/2025
We know that for many families, signs of cognitive decline may be noticed during the holidays when family members get together. This is a great article that appeared in USA Today about the 5 early signs and when to seek help from a healthcare professional.
Dementia is a syndrome caused by various brain diseases and disorders. Some of these causes are treatable, and all can benefit from intervention.
12/30/2025
Thank you Houston Symphony for bringing the magic of music to us during the holidays and throughout the year! We are grateful 💙
12/24/2025
There is no gamesmanship here,” says Paul. “I do not have to hide who I am and no one judges me. This place has saved my life.” - Day Program participant
The blessings of Christmas live on all year at Amazing Place. We hear it every day in the voices of our caregiving families, our participants, those who attend our brain health sessions and our referring health providers. And it’s all possible because of your generosity. Thank you for extending the spirit of the holidays 365 days each year for so many in our community who are seeking brain health resources, connections and support. However you celebrate the season, our wish is that it is filled with peace, joy and hope for what is possible. Merry Christmas!
12/19/2025
Christmas came early at Amazing Place with a generous donation from the local chapters of Daughters of the British Empire. We were honored to be selected as one of the charitable recipients for proceeds from their annual Bazaar which was in its 51st year! This incredible group of women with British ancestry🇬🇧believe in the importance of supporting senior causes and we are truly grateful! 💙
12/01/2025
Often what people with dementia say is connected to a feeling instead of what they are actually saying.
Join us for this special holiday edition🎄and explore ways that positive dialogue can help bring comfort and connection to holiday gatherings, traditions, and special moments.
Two opportunities to Connect! Spots are still available and online registration is free!
12/2, Amazing Place West, 10-11:30am
12/11, Amazing Place West, 10-11:30am
Caregivers Connect holiday edition is also offered in Spanish both in person and virtually.
¡Conectandonos como Cuidadores! - Como hablar con alguien con demencia
12/2, Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, 7-8:30pm
12/6, Amazing Place West, 10-11:30am
11/27/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from Amazing Place! May your day be filled with family, friends and moments of gratitude!
11/19/2025
In honor of National Caregivers Month, we wanted to share this beautiful quote from one of our caregivers.
To all caregivers, we see you. We hear you. We appreciate all that you do. 💙
11/13/2025
We were so excited to be invited by the Houston Police Retired Officers Association to talk about brain health today. Our free Brain Health Matters presentations cover a range of topics, including Understanding Dementia, Why Early Diagnosis Matters.
Brain health matters, and if you would like us to speak with your group, organization, congregation or company, please contact Pam at pberkley@amazingplacehouston.org. All presentations are free and can be adapted to meet specific meeting needs.
11/13/2025
Amazing Place had an amazing opportunity on Houston Public Media/News 88.7FM’s “Hello Houston”. Our very own Arlene Schollaert, Family Services Director, was interviewed LIVE on November 11 by Frank Billingsley and Celeste Schurman as part of National Caregiver Month. In case you missed it, you can see Arlene’s interview on “Hello Houston” here: https://www.youtube.com/live/HslUeWZHdSQ?si=gVyq1m5FJ9lBva2c&t=6447
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“I’m always amazed to learn something new every day here. The days would be awfully empty without this place.”
- Day Program Participant
“The people here are kind and friendly. I feel I am part of a community. It took me months and months to realize why I was here ... it’s the people. The great staff helps us and I am able to have friendships with everyone here.”
- Day Program Participant
“There is a great variety of people here and they are nice. The staff is so welcoming, from the moment you enter the front door. I’ve never seen anything like this.”
- Day Program Participant
“I am so grateful knowing [my husband] is in such a safe and loving environment when he is at Amazing Place. He loves the food, the live music, and the friendships he’s made. He’s even asked to extend his days, just so he doesn’t miss anything! The staff at Amazing Place is nothing short of ... amazing!”
- Wife of a Day Program Participant
“Amazing Place has always exceeded my expectations. We are a community. We are family.”
- Day Program Participant
“Amazing Place is a social place where I have lots of good friends. The programs are so rich and there are so many activities offered, it’s difficult to choose just one.”
- Day Program Participant
“[My husband] is happy to have this place where he can go and not be judged for his disease or what he can’t remember. He is happy there and can be the ‘life of the party’ again. Without Amazing Place, no doubt he would be lost. It’s a place he loves and I feel safe knowing he is there. Thank you for being a blessing to our family and considering us to receive scholarship assistance so my husband can continue to feel good about himself and learn how to enjoy life with Alzheimer’s.”
- Wife of a Day Program Participant
