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A Social Model of Respite and Enrichment
Music, fitness, crafts, brain games, and pet therapy in a supportive setting.

We offer caregivers respite and support so they may keep loved ones at home longer, enhancing quality of life for members and families.

29/10/2026

A few recent moments from Blue Ridge Respite at the Nelson Heritage Center! Our members enjoyed getting creative with fall leaves in a recent art project 🍂

23/10/2026

Thank you, Susan, for spending time with us at BRR Rockfish and bringing a little extra joy to our day! 💙

13/10/2026

We're so happy to spend more time together on Tuesdays at the Nelson Heritage Center! Another day for friendship, connection, and support for local families and caregivers.

Here's to more Tuesdays together! 🎉

12/10/2026

We've been keeping busy with lots of fun and creativity at our Rockfish location!

08/10/2026

BRR is now open 5 days a week! Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Nelson Heritage Center and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Rockfish Presbyterian Church location. All meet from 10 am-2 pm. New members and volunteers welcome!

08/10/2026

🎉 Tuesdays at the Heritage Center are officially underway.

We’re excited to share that Blue Ridge Respite’s Heritage Center location is now open on Tuesdays 10 AM - 2:00PM.

Here are a few snapshots from our very first Tuesday together!

03/10/2026

We are excited to share that we have been awarded $114,149 from the Alzheimer's Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation to enhance dementia-specific respite services. This grant will help us become more dementia-capable and provide the best person-centered care possible.

Learn more about the grant: https://www.alz.org/news/2026/alzheimers-association-center-for-dementia-respite-innovation-awards-4-million

02/10/2026

🎉 Blue Ridge Respite is TWO! 🎉

We had so much fun this week celebrating our 2nd anniversary with the incredible community that has made the past two years so special! 💙

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us, and to our members, families, volunteers, donors, community partners, and supporters who give so much to Blue Ridge Respite throughout the year. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

30/09/2026

Join The Center at Belvedere for the Active Aging Expo this Saturday, October 3, from 10 AM–1 PM in Charlottesville. This free community event will feature 70+ healthy aging resources, free health screenings, functional fitness assessments, activities and demonstrations, live music, games, giveaways, and more!

22/09/2026

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day - a day when we advocate for better research and support, encourage early diagnosis, and support caregivers and families impacted by the disease. Here at Blue Ridge Respite we offer respite to those living with a dementia and/or Parkinson’s. The caregiver gets 4 hours a day to themselves to get things done, or have lunch with a friend, knowing that their loved one is safe. For the one with memory issues they also get a respite from being at home. They are surrounded by what quickly become friends. They get to move with Tai Chi, dancing, yoga, walks; they get to sing, or play along with visiting musicians and hearing the tunes of their past. They have time to talk about fears, loss, and joy. But most of all they have that social connection so often lost with a dementia diagnosis. One newer member said through tears as we celebrated her birthday - “If I wasn’t here I’d be home all alone and no one would know it was my birthday.” At respite there is connection, joy and so much laughter. Learn more at: www.blueridgerespite.org

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Monday	10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 14:00

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https://blueridgerespite.org/

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