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Monday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Respite & Enrichment Centers -REC

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Respite & Enrichment Centers -REC

We specialize in person-centered care, tailored to meet the needs of each individual.

JABA Respite & Enrichment Centers (REC) in Charlottesville and Louisa provide a safe, caring, and active environment for loved ones, and a welcome respite for caregivers. JABA’s Respite & Enrichment Centers (REC) located in Charlottesville and Louisa County provide a full day of fun, caring staff, intergenerational activities and outings. While most of our members are older adults (including indiv

iduals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia), we welcome adults age 18+ with disabilities. Call the Center nearest to you directly to schedule a visit and discuss payment options:

Charlottesville: Call 434.817.5235

Charlottesville address: 674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 9, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Louisa County: Call 540.500.5961

Louisa County address: Address: 522 Industrial Drive, Louisa, VA 23093

08/07/2026

We had so much fun with playing pool noodle ball! Everyone was getting involved and had a great time. This might need to turn into a weekly event!

08/05/2026

Members had a great time painting stones! We plan to display them around the JREC to show off the amazing artwork!

08/04/2026

Check out some of the fun activities happening this month at a JABA Community Center near you!

Community Center Calendars: https://www.jabacares.org/community-senior-centers
Respite & Enrichment Center Calendars: https://www.jabacares.org/j-rec

06/26/2026

Navigating anxiety or agitation when living with dementia is challenging for both the individual and their caregiver. Learn some tips to keep you both calm during stress:

- Join their reality, don't drag them into yours. Use your imagination to step into the world of a person living with dementia. Don't correct them unnecessarily.
- Listen to concerns and avoid arguing with logic. Instead, connect with the emotions they are experiencing.
- Be patient and speak calmly. If you can safely, take a step back and breathe for 10 seconds before responding.
- Enjoy time in the sun each day for yourself and your loved one. It will help with sleep schedules and calm anxiety.
- Create a comfortable setting and routine. Reduce clutter and noise. Following a schedule will help your loved one feel in control and know what to expect.
- Redirect with an activity, music, comfort object/pet, or snack.
- Try to move your body every day. This gives you and your loved one the ability to spend anxious energy.

As always, if it is an unsafe situation, call 911 and let them know your loved one has dementia to get immediate help.

Respite and Enrichment Centers may be able to support you during this time and reduce anxiety and improve mood: https://www.jabacares.org/j-rec

06/12/2026

Join us for a Empowered Caregiver session on June 16.

This week's session, we will explore communicating effectively

To register scan the QR Code below or visit link: mjhfoundation.org/empowered-caregiver-series

For more information go to: https://www.jabacares.org/jaba-events-calendar/empowere-caregiver-1-zj6y6

06/11/2026

It is the start to Nursing Assistant Appreciation Week!

“The CNAs at JABA provide person centered, genuine, compassionate, kind, dedicated care every day. Our participants are greeted with smiles, hugs, check-ins and very warm welcomes each morning. In between the planned activities of the day, consistent care and respect is provided with a commitment to the integrity and rights of each individual. It’s a position that asks a lot of their hearts and spirits and JABA is so grateful for their hard work, high level of care and genuine compassion and love for those who attend the JREC programs. THANK YOU!!!” -Director of Wellness and Enrichment Services

06/09/2026

Tonight at 5pm join us for another Empowered Caregiver session.

This week's session, we will explore supporting independence.

To register scan the QR Code below or visit link: mjhfoundation.org/empowered-caregiver-series

For more information go to: https://www.jabacares.org/jaba-events-calendar/empowere-caregiver-1-bjenw

06/01/2026

Summer is here! Check out some of the fun activities happening this month at a JABA Community Center near you!

Community Center Calendars: https://www.jabacares.org/community-senior-centers
Respite & Enrichment Center Calendars: https://www.jabacares.org/j-rec

05/22/2026

JABA, including the JRECs, will be closed today, May 22nd, for staff training.

05/04/2026

May is in full spring and our Community Centers are busy! Join in on the fun at a JABA Community Center near you!

Community Center Calendars: https://www.jabacares.org/community-senior-centers

Respite & Enrichment Center Calendars: https://www.jabacares.org/j-rec

Address

674 Hillsdale Drive
Charlottesville, VA
22901

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

https://www.jabacares.org/j-rec

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