Tricia Wiig: How Respite Care Transforms Communities

Dementia affects not only those living with memory loss, but also the lives of their friends and families, and can especially impact the loved one who may be serving as their caregiver. Caregiving 24/7 can cause physical, emotional and financial stress. Respite programs are one way to reduce the stress of caregiving. What is respite and what does a typical day at a respite program look like? What benefits do they provide to both the caregiver and the one living with a dementia diagnosis? Discover what's available in Marin!

Tricia Wiig joined Mt. Tam UMC as Director of Children and Family Ministries in 2010. In 2019, youth ministry was added to her role, and in 2021 she took on working with every generation in the church. "For me, ministry means sharing the vision of a world of justice, inclusion, love and peace." She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in German and History from the University of Minnesota, her home state, and has lived in Marin since 2001.