Golden Corner
Respite Care
A Non-Profit organization that serves upstate families challenged by Dementia
Golden Corner Respite Care is a program that provides respite (temporary relief from caregiving responsibility) to caregivers for persons with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s or related dementia. The person with dementia receives respite care while engaging in social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual activities in a safe and loving environment.
GCRC is designed to meet the social and emotional needs of adults with dementia and their caregivers. It provides activities and socialization opportunities outside the home in a safe and caring setting for older adults with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
GCRC offers caregivers personal time away once a week during the day to rest and take care of personal concerns. In addition, dementia education, resource information and emotional coping counseling is available to the caregivers.
Program Founders
Dr. Cheryl Dye
Eunice Lehmacher
Gail Marion
Jane Thomas
Jane Fisher
Betty Stephens
Lou Leffler
Pastor Deedie Marshall
Director Kathy Birkett
PRogram Director
Bailey is a Clemson native and graduate from Clemson University. She a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist and Licensed Massage Therapist. She is passionate about helping create the best quality of life through purposeful activities, exercise, crafts, and more.
Board of Directors
Bob Ricker – Chair
Gail Marion- Secretary
Jane Thomas
Lou Leffler
Betty Stephens
Linda Pressley
Rhonda Gray
Colleen Patterson