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St. John’s Senior Day Services program is
designed to help people live a happier, more fulfilled life.
Our mission is to provide living opportunities within a
nurturing environment of hope, dignity, and love.
When facing increasing health care needs, many families have
to make difficult decisions. Often that decision is either
fulltime placement in a care facility or become the fulltime
caregiver. Adult care assistance, not permanent nursing home
placement, is an important alternative. Seniors who stay
active and participate in life have a higher degree of
“quality of life”. St. John’s Senior Day Services program
provides a caring, compassionate environment with healthy
meals and enjoyable activities. We believe the individual
should be allowed to remain in their own home for as long as
possible.
We Help Set Goals & Offer Support
We offer participants the ability to socialize and enjoy
peer support. It is important that seniors be encouraged to
maintain their present level of functioning for as long as
possible. Occupational therapy and physical therapy are
offered by the professional staff in our Rehabilitation
Services Center.
We provide respite aid and education for families and their
caregivers through support groups and a strong chaplaincy
program. We serve the community as an integral part of the
services network and the long-term care continuum.
We Can Meet Your Special Needs
At some point family members may not be able to provide the
level of home-care needed. St. John’s Senior Day Services
can assist through Personal Care Services. Participants are
welcome to take advantage of St. John’s in-house barber and
beauty shop. Our skilled dietitians and kitchen staff
prepare foods to meet the special nutritional requirements
of our participants. If a participant reaches a point in
their life that at-home care is no longer possible, the
Senior Day Services program helps the participant and their
family adjust gradually to residential care.
Non-resident seniors enjoy social activities, hearty meals,
and licensed care including rehabilitation at St. John’s
through Senior Day Services. This program has been providing
quality care since its conception in 1982 and continues to
provide support for caregivers and their loved ones.
Our hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday,
except holidays.
“I would like to thank the people who gave my
grandmother, Frances Battaglia, such wonderful care… Every
night when she came home, she was full of stories about
making crafts, winning bingo games, and talking to the
people who worked with her.
Claire Battaglia
Senior Day Services Goals
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Guide each individual to maximum
independence.
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Engage seniors in social activities
and interaction.
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Provide skilled care and supervision.
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Rehabilitate seniors to live at the
highest level possible.
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Educate, support and help caregivers
and their families cope with their daily challenges.
Senior Day Services Offers Seniors
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Personal supervision and care
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Occupational therapy
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Physical therapy
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Education
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Exercise and recreation
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Meals and snacks
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Referrals
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Health monitoring
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Counseling
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Hair and nail appointments
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Social activities, group and
individual
For more information call Shelly Hoovestal,
Director of Special Services, at 655-5638.
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