Adult Day Program for Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
DayBreak's adult day program provides a safe, structured environment for adults living with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Located in Maryville, TN, our program serves families throughout Blount County and the surrounding East Tennessee area.
Each day is built around a consistent routine designed for familiarity and comfort. Participants take part in social time, games, music, art, physical activities, and service projects — all led by trained, background-checked volunteers who work one-on-one with participants at their highest level of ability.
Our day program isn't just about care for your loved one. It's respite for you. While your family member enjoys a full day of connection and purpose, caregivers get time back — for work, appointments, rest, or simply a break.
The program runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and costs $65 for a 6-hour day, with need-based scholarships available when grant funding allows. If you're exploring dementia day care options in Blount County, we encourage you to reach out and learn if DayBreak is the right fit for your family.
Dementia Day Program in Maryville, TN | DayBreak
Program Details
Structured Daily Routine
Consistent activities and timing every day help participants feel secure and reduce anxiety often associated with unfamiliar or unpredictable environments.
Trained, Background-Checked Volunteers
Every volunteer is trained and screened, so you can trust your loved one is in safe, capable hands while working one-on-one at their highest ability level.
Social & Cognitive Engagement
Games, music, art, and conversation keep participants socially connected and mentally active — helping support cognitive function and working memory.
Physical Activity
Gentle exercise and movement throughout the day support physical health and help reduce restlessness or sundowning behaviors.
Purposeful Service Projects
Participants contribute to meaningful projects, preserving a sense of dignity, purpose, and accomplishment.
Small, Personalized Group Setting
A small-group environment helps participants feel more at ease and less overwhelmed than in larger, less personal settings.
Full Day of Respite for Caregivers
Six hours of dedicated care gives caregivers real time back — for work, appointments, errands, or simply rest.
Affordable, Accessible Pricing
At $65 for a full day, with need-based scholarships available, quality dementia care is within reach for more Blount County families.
Faith-Based, Welcoming Community
As a ministry of 1st United Methodist Church, DayBreak offers a warm, values-driven environment rooted in compassion and community.
Ongoing Caregiver Support
Beyond the day program, caregivers can access support groups, a Memory Café, and emotional and educational resources — so support doesn't end at pickup.
Sample Schedule
9:00 a.m. - Drop off and check in with family/ Gather for social time
9:30 a.m. - Devotion, events on this date, social time
10:00 a.m. - Physical Game or Exercise- balloon volleyball
10:30 a.m. - Snack & Bathroom break
11:00 a.m. - Music or sing along- 60’s hits BINGO
11:30 a.m. - Service project
12:00 p.m.- Lunch- pack your own
1:00 p.m. - Rest and entertainment time
1:30 p.m. - Game or pet visit- Visit from Ollie
2:00 p.m. - Bathroom Break
2:15 p.m. - Craft activity/ Art/ Trivia
2:45 p.m. - Prepare for departure time and conversations with family
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our program is $65 for a 6-hour day. We also offer need-based scholarships when grant funding is available, so cost doesn't have to be a barrier to care.
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Our program is designed for adults with mild to moderate dementia-related symptoms. During an intake interview, we'll assess whether we can meet your loved one's needs. If your loved one requires care beyond what we can provide, we'll help connect you with other community resources.
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Each day follows a familiar routine broken into 30-minute activities, including physical games, music and sing-alongs, art and crafts, service projects, and social time with peers — all led by trained volunteers.
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The day program runs Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Simply reach out to us by email or phone. We'll walk you through an initial interview, a participant assessment, and a medical report to make sure DayBreak is the right fit for your family.
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Benefits of a Day Program
Day programs can lead to better moods, less repetitive behavior, and more calmness for people with dementia.
Day programs offer specialized programming for people with dementia, such as music therapy, pet therapy, and reminiscence activities.
Social engagement, physical activity, and intellectual stimulation can slow the progression of symptoms.
Small group settings can help people with dementia feel more at ease and less overwhelmed.
Benefits cited based on research conclusion in studies of dementia related care at adult day programs in articles published by Harvard Health, Alzheimer’s Association, and the National Institutes of Health.