Thank you for your interest in Dementia Enrichment Center's Day Program! Our program provides stimulating activities, social interactions, and supportive care in a secure and stimulating environment. 

To attend the Enrichment Day Program, please complete the following steps.

• Submit the application for enrollment.
• If they haven't already met, schedule a meet-and-greet with the Director and the person with dementia. The meet-and-greet can take place at the Dementia Enrichment Center, or the Director is available to meet the participant in his/her home. During this visit, the Director will determine if the applicant presents as a candidate for the day program. (If the Director determines the applicant is not a fit for the program, the registration fee will be returned.)
• Discuss Participant's attendance schedule with the Director.
• Prepare to attend.
  • Please send an extra set of clothing to be kept at the Dementia Enrichment Center for use in case of accidents or spills. Please label all articles with the participant's name.
  • If the participant uses incontinence products, please provide an adequate supply of products and wipes for use while they are at the Center. Please clearly label packages/items
• The $80 registration fee will be added to your first invoice.

Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.

Potential participants should be:

1. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or another dementia, and/or exhibit signs of memory loss or cognitive decline which require mild-moderate assistance and/or supervision.
2. Willing to attend the program and participate in and benefit from scheduled activities.
3. Able to function within a structured setting around other people with any displayed behaviors being manageable in our environment.
4. Able to follow basic directions and be able to make needs understood.
5. Able to ambulate independently or with the assistance of a wheelchair or walker, and able to safely assist with transfers.
6. Able to eat independently or with cueing and assistance the regular diet provided by the Center, or available modified diet to meet Participant's dietary limitations and/or food allergies.
7. Redirectable in his/her wandering and willing to remain in the secure area.
8. Able to use the bathroom independently or may have incontinence that is controlled by consistently and appropriately using protective undergarments. In such cases, the staff will assist with incontinence care as needed to include toileting reminders, assistance with changing protective undergarments, and adequate hygiene to prevent odor.
9. Free of health issues that are outside the scope of care provided in our setting or requiring acute medical intervention on an on-going basis. 

Persons who may not be eligible for admission include persons who:

1. Do not fit in with our clientele of persons living with dementia.
2. Have skilled medical needs unable to be cared for by our staff.
3. Are unable to participate in mealtimes.
4. Are under the influence of or habitually addicted to alcohol and drugs and, due to the addiction are disruptive in a group setting.
5. Require a 2-person assist to transfer from wheelchair to chair and/or to/from toilet.
6. Require ongoing, extensive assistance with bladder or bowel incontinence, are combative or refuse needed assistance with toileting, or refuse to wear needed protective undergarments.
7. Any person who poses a serious threat to the health, safety, or well-being of the other participants or staff at the program.

HOURS AND CLOSURES

• Enrichment Club is open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• In 2025, Dementia Enrichment Center is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and Christmas Day and the day after. Fees are not charged for these days.
• In the case of bad weather, the Dementia Enrichment Center will follow the closures of the Belton ISD. In the event of a delayed start by BISD, Dementia Enrichment Center will open at 10am. Closures and delays will be posted on our Facebook page. Scheduled participants are charged for these days, as a space has been reserved for them.

FEES

• There is an $80 one-time, non-refundable registration fee due when the enrollment application is submitted. 
• The fee for participation is $110/day. Participants who attend at least three (3) days in a week receive a discount and will be billed $100 per day for that week. This fee includes breakfast, lunch, and outings.
• A late fee of $10.00 for the first 15 minutes and $1 for every additional minute will be assessed for any member picked up after 5pm.
• An additional fee of $10-15/day may be charged for participants who require extensive incontinence assistance.
• Fees are subject to change upon thirty days’ notice.

SCHEDULING

• Establishing a pre-arranged attendance schedule guarantees participants a space in our program.
• Pre-arranged attendance is guaranteed with payment. 
• In the event of an absence, pre-arranged attendance may be transferred to another day in the same week, as space permits. Refunds will not be given for missed days, except in the case of hospitalization.
• Drop-in attendance may be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

PAYMENT

• Responsible Party will be billed in advance for pre-arranged attendance and associated fees for the upcoming 2-week period. Monthly billing is available upon request.
• Payment is accepted via ACH transfer or check and is due within 3 days of invoice receipt.
• A late payment fee of $25 will be added to past-due invoices. Invoices which are 30-days past due will incur a $50 late fee and attendance will be denied until the account is paid in full. Invoices more than 30-days past due will be sent to collections and the Responsible Party will be responsible for all associated collection fees.
• Any returned checks or non-funded ACH debits will be charged a fee of $35.00 per occurrence.

SICK POLICY

• Anyone with known or suspected communicable illness should not attend the day program until the illness has passed.
• If a participant is showing signs/symptoms of illness, the Director will determine the participant is safe/appropriate to be at the day program or if they need to leave for the day. If the participant is deemed to be sick and needs to leave the day program, the daily cost for attendance will not be refunded or credited.
• In the event of absence due to illness, please contact the Dementia Enrichment Center at 254-448-0321 before 8AM. If the absence is reported by 8AM, attendance may be transferred to another day in the same week, as space permits. Refunds will not be given for missed days, except in the case of hospitalization.
• To return to the day program after illness, a participant must be being symptom-free for 24 hours.
• We make every effort to minimize the spread of illness at the Dementia Enrichment Center. We recommend that all participants have up-to-date vaccines for the flu, Covid, and pneumonia. These vaccines are available through healthcare providers, local pharmacies, and Bell County Health Department.

MEDICATION POLICY

• Dementia Enrichment Center does not administer medications. If the participant requires medication while at Dementia Enrichment Center, he/she may bring a daily dose of medication(s) to be taken.
  • Medication must be clearly marked with Participant's first and last name.
  • Liquid medication must be in a pre-filled, pre-measured syringe.
  • Each dose must be in a separate container or bag.
• Dementia Enrichment Center staff provide medication reminders and access to the medication(s) as directed by Responsible Party.
• Dementia Enrichment Center staff are not legally permitted to and will not assist Participant in the ingestion, inhalation, injection, or other means of administering medication. Dementia Enrichment Center staff will not attempt to mask medication.
• Dementia Enrichment Center staff will encourage Participant to take medication for a period of time deemed reasonable by staff. The decision to take or not to take medication is entirely that of the Participant, and Participant's decision will be honored by staff.

PERSONAL ITEMS

• The following items are not allowed at Dementia Enrichment Center OR on outings: valuables such as jewelry, electronics, or heirlooms; cash or other forms of money; knives, firearms, or any other weapon; cigarettes, cigars, tobacco products, vaping or electronic cigarette devices
• We strongly discourage participants from bringing cell phones to the Center. If a participant’s cell phone creates a distraction for the participant or others, his/her cell phone will not be permitted in the Center.
• Dementia Enrichment Center is not responsible for loss or damage to personal items.

PARTICIPANT CARE

• Dementia Enrichment Center Enrichment Club is a supportive service for people with mild-moderate dementia. Our day program provides supervised social, therapeutic, and recreational services; breakfast, lunch, and snack daily when in attendance; and assistance with the activities of daily living. Dementia Enrichment Center does not provide health or medical care.
• Not all persons with Alzheimer's/dementia are suitable for our program. Participants must be able to benefit from the program, engage in activities, and function in a group setting. We are unable to provide services to individuals who require continuous 1:1 support, are unable to safely and comfortably orient to the present, and/or exhibit extreme distress behaviors.
• In the event of a medical emergency, Enrichment Club staff will contact the responsible party to transfer or call “911” for ambulance transfer. Any advance directive paperwork provided by the Responsible Party will be given to the emergency responders. Dementia Enrichment Center is not responsible for any costs incurred for emergency transportation, treatment, or care resulting from accident or illness.

DISCHARGE POLICY

• If the participant requires a level of care that exceeds the services provided by Dementia Enrichment Center, the responsible party will be informed of participant’s discharge. Unless a situation arises where the health and safety of the participant or other participants is at risk, a 2-week notice of discharge will be given to allow the participant/responsible party to make a new care arrangement. Responsible Party agrees to accept the recommendation for discharge.
• Dementia Enrichment Center may discharge the participant at any time with no advance written notice when:
  • In the sole opinion of Dementia Enrichment Center, immediate transfer or discharge is medically necessary to adequately meet Participant’s needs; or
  • In the sole opinion of Dementia Enrichment Center, Participant presents a threat to the health and safety of himself or herself.

INDEPENDENT PROVIDERS, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH

• Professionals and non-employee providers, including those whose services are arranged for by Dementia Enrichment Center, are independent contractors and are not employees or agents of Dementia Enrichment Center. Dementia Enrichment Center is not responsible for their acts or omissions or for any consequences stemming from following independent provider’s orders. Participant, Responsible Party, and their heirs and assigns, hereby agree to release and hold harmless Dementia Enrichment Center from any and all suits, actions, losses, damages, claims, and liability of any character, type or description, including any expenses of litigation, court costs, or attorney's fees, arising out of or related in any way to the acts or omissions of outside professionals and non-employee service providers.
• Dementia Enrichment Center prides itself as a training community for students learning how to care for, assist, and enhance the lives of people living with dementia and caregivers. Responsible Party hereby acknowledges and understands that Dementia Enrichment Center is involved in education and research programs. Responsible Party hereby consents for Participant to engage with students for academic and research purposes.

Dementia Enrichment Center appreciates permission for photography, filming, audio recording and/or other means of capturing the participant's and responsible party's image or voice and/or being quoted for the use in research activities (staff or vendors), external teaching, marketing, social media, and advertising.

By granting photography consent, you waive any right to compensation for such uses by reason of the foregoing authorization. You and your successors or assigns hereby hold Dementia Enrichment Center and its personnel and affiliated programs harmless from any and all liability which may or could arise from activities authorized by this agreement. You understand this authorization may be rescinded in writing.

Additionally, you agree not to take pictures of other residents, even if they are in the background.

• Responsible Party understands Enichment Club takes place in a secure environment and Participants are unable to leave at their own will. 
• Responsible Party hereby acknowledges and agrees that he/she will be held responsible and liable for any damage to Dementia Enrichment Center, Dementia Enrichment Center's property, or the property of other Participants of Dementia Enrichment Center, if such damage is due to behavior or actions or inactions of Participant or Responsible Party. Participant, Responsible Party, and their heirs and assigns, shall indemnify and hold Dementia Enrichment Center harmless from any and all claims, suits, and actions asserted against Dementia Enrichment Center relating to damage or injury to property or a person, including Dementia Enrichment Center, caused by Participant or Responsible Party. Responsible Party understands that Dementia Enrichment Center is liable for injuries to Participant or Participant's property only insofar as those injuries are caused by negligent or intentional wrongful acts or omissions of Dementia Enrichment Center and recoverable by law.
• Due to the cognitive impairment of the Participants, Dementia Enrichment Center cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss to Participant items of any monetary or sentimental value. Dementia Enrichment Center is not responsible for any valuables or money left in the care of the Participant and will not replace lost items or money.
• Dementia Enrichment Center shall not be liable or responsible for the loss or destruction of any personal property belonging to Participant or Responsible Party due to theft or any cause beyond the immediate control of Dementia Enrichment Center. Participant and Responsible Party shall bear responsibility over their personal property brought to Dementia Enrichment Center.
• Responsible Party understands and agrees that Dementia Enrichment Center is liable for injuries only insofar as they are caused by negligent or intentional wrongful acts or omissions of Dementia Enrichment Center and recoverable by law. Participant, Responsible Party, and their heirs and assigns shall indemnify and hold Dementia Enrichment Center harmless from any and all claims, suits, and actions brought against Dementia Enrichment Center relating to damage or injury to property or a person, including Dementia Enrichment Center, caused by Participant or Responsible Party.

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