Polynesia Paradise for Dementia Respite

Hideaway Beach was the setting for Polynesian Paradise Dinner Dance which benefitted the Dementia Respite Program on Marco Island.  

During the day, Hideaway hosted a tennis and pickleball clinic, which was followed by a Polynesian Paradise Dinner Dance with a Silent Auction.  

In the evening, guests dressed in festive island attire and sipped wine at the well-attended event. Live music by Joe Marino and All the Kings Men had the guests dancing the night away.  

The Dementia Respite Program is facilitated on Marco Island by the Naples Senior Center at JFCS and was launched at St. Mark’s Church in November 2017. The program is for individuals with early to mid-stage dementia and provides socialization and wellness with a holistic approach to everyday challenges and living. The focus of the groups is on language skills, memory techniques, socialization and self-esteem. The four-hour program also provides peace of mind and a break for the caregivers. 

Last year’s event raised sufficient funds to add a third day to the program. This year’s funds will assist in providing the best possible program for the Marco Island participants. 

For more information, call 239–325-4444.