First Friends Respite Center

Another big SLAMO game at First Friends today. Come join us. 🎶

Kids are coming…

Watch for “COMING SOON” info for First Friends—your twenty-year history for great daycare for the elderly in Amory, Ms.

First Friends is still closed until further notice. We treasure the memories of past years and all our friends.

First Friends is closed until further notice.

FIRST FRIENDS RESPITE CENTER WILL RE-OPEN MONDAY, JUNE 8
Subject to the following
COVID Safety Requirements:

1. Proof of Negative COVID test.
2. Temperature Check in Vehicle
Prior to Entering
3. Hand Sanitizer at Door 4. Frequent Hand Washing and
Sanitizing through the day

We are anxious to welcome our participants and can assure them and their caregivers that we have our usual exciting activities planned, have met all the safe requirements for staff and volunteers and expect the same for any visitors.

Reminder: First Friends Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Bring a bag lunch)
$25 per day or $5 per hour
Caregivers for new participants should call in advance 315-0097

First Friends is closed through April 17. At that time we will re-evaluate
Our situation and plan to re-open when the world is safe again. We will keep you updated.

Also our April 3 First Friends Monroe County Alzheimer’s Support Group has been cancelled. Meantime for caregiving problems and related issues please call 662-315-0097. We are still loving you our people and our caregivers in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

Ms Bobbye made jewelry for Lucy—our FF tiny friend. Notice the expressions as the prizes are revealed

Did you know that fiblets work to give peace to a stressed Alzheimer’s person? Ask any First Friends staff member or any First Friends Support Group member.

The Friends Walk allows us to continue to work with participants (persons with dementia) and caregivers to make life easier.

Come join us on Saturday September 28 at 830 in the morning at the First Baptist Church gym in Amory for a 5 K walk through town to honor those with memory impairment and their caregivers.