The Veranda provides a time of nurturing respite care to allow family caregivers much-needed time for themselves. Clients participate in activities geared at their level in a safe, supportive, and non-threatening environment. A nominal fee is charged per day for the respite program. If a client’s financial situation is of concern, a scholarship may be applied toward the cost of a client’s care, if eligible.
All volunteers complete a minimum of 12 hours of training. All of The Veranda staff members and volunteers are vetted and annually participate in trainings to utilize best practices in care of senior adults with dementia and their needs.
Since it’s possible that not everyone can benefit from or tolerate the structure of the services we offer at The Veranda, consultations are held with the family prior to their loved one joining the program. In some cases, an individual’s participation or involvement in our service may actually be detrimental to himself/herself or others. It may require more specialized services than are available at The Veranda.
Veranda Ministries has launched “Veranda’s Hidden Heroes,” an online caregiver support group connected to the Veranda’s Facebook page. The online support group is a closed group, which means that only those who are members of the group can view, read, submit posts or comment on posts. People can request to join the group, and their request will be reviewed by the group administrator before approval is granted.
The goal of this online support group is to provide a forum where caregivers—in various stages of the caregiving journey—can directly interact and encourage one another, ask questions, communicate and learn from each other. The Veranda still hosts a monthly support group at its facility. This online support channel is simply another resource for our families.
You can find Veranda Ministries on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/TheVerandaMinistries
Once you have “liked” The veranda page, you can click on the word "more" and select "Groups." (See the image to the right) Locate the Groups tab in the page’s left-hand column to find the “Veranda’s Hidden Heroes” group page. Then request to join. The request will be reviewed by the administrator before approval.
If you have any questions about the programs and services offered by Veranda Ministries, please do not hesitate to contact the office.


Veranda Ministries hosts a monthly support group at its facility. It is geared toward our Veranda families and anyone who lives in the Sumner County area. We are there to support each other in the daily care journey for those living with dementia. We hold this support group on the second Tuesday of each month at our location so families can participate while their loved ones are involved in our respite program’s activities. On some occasions, members of the grief support program may join our group as we all work through the different stages of grief.

The conference helps family members and other caregivers utilize biblical principles, best practices in dementia care and presenters who are leaders in the field of dementia care. The conference is designed to equip caregivers with knowledge and support that helps them cope with the physical and emotional toll of the stressful life situation of caring for persons living with dementia.

Veranda Ministries offers dementia and end-of-life doula programs. Each type of program features specially trained individuals who provide emotional, physical, and educational support for families and their loved ones who are nearing death. Their purpose is to answer questions about what to expect in the dying process and help turn the tough situation.
650 Nashville Pike, Bldg. 4, Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: (615) 675-4345
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