Adult
Day Care
Socialization
Medication assistance
Personal care
Respite care
Support services
The
size of America's
older population will
double over the next 30 years,
growing to
70 million by the year 2030.
* In our Diocese, 47%
of residents 65 years and older are likely to have a disability.**
*US Administration on Aging
**2002 American Community Survey,
Bureau
of Census That
is reality.
This is Catholic Charities As
the more than 70 million-strong Baby Boom generation heads into retirement, national
and local resources will be increasingly challenged to provide for their physical,
mental and spiritual well-being. The Diocese of Allentown has anticipated this
population trend and has responded by consolidating Holy Family Adult Day Care's
facilities within the broader scope of the Diocesan social service arm, Catholic
Charities. Professional
support for
family caregivers Holy
Family Adult Day Care offers organized daytime support services to the elderly
and the disabled. In filling the needs of the caretaker or family of the loved
one, adult day care allows the individual to remain at home, or the home of a
relative while receiving services at the Center.
A committed team of professionals
provides stimulating social and activity programs, therapeutic care, and support
services. Programs meet the special needs of older adults who have Alzheimer's
Disease, or who have had a stroke and need supervision but not nursing home care. How
adult day care works - Allows
individuals to continue to live in their homes while attending the Center on weekdays.
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Presents opportunities for positive social inter- action
for otherwise home-bound individuals.
- Provides
a safe and protected environment.
- Gives relief
to working families and to caregiv- ers who provide care for those living alone.
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Serves older adults, who benefit from special care planned
according to their needs.
Services
provided - Supervision
by qualified, professional adult day care staff.
- Nutritionally
balanced breakfast, hot lunch and afternoon snack; special dietary needs of the
in- dividual are recognized.
- Arrangement
for transportation via the Schuyl- kill Transportation Systems (STS) as required.
- Medication assistance.
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Discussion of current events to help participants continue
their awareness of local and national developments.
- Excursions
and daytime outings.
- Special entertainment
such as the Kennel Club for pet therapy, performances of high school bands and
choirs, and local musical performers.
- Counseling
and support services.
- Hair care and podiatry
services are available at a moderate fee.
Volunteer
services Holy Family Adult
Day Care's volunteers play an important role in the Center's continuing responsiveness
to the needs of older adults. Volunteer activities include: - Entertainment
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Escorting on day trips
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Helping at meal time (breakfast and lunch)
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Piano-playing, participating in singing group
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Helping with activities and crafts
- Bible
classes Cleaning up, office assistance, auxiliary services
Hours
of service Holy Family Adult Day Care
is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost
Participation may be on a full-time or part-time basis
with a per-day fee being charged.
The Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services
provides funding for residents who qualify. Contact
Holy Family Adult Day Care is regulated by the Department
of Aging for participants 60 years of age and older.
For fees, support from
the Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services, volunteer opportunities, and
other information about Holy Family Adult Day Care, please contact: Linda
Herb
Director
Holy Family Adult Day Care
900 West Market Street
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Tel. 570-366-2924
E-Mail: hfadc@losch.net
Our mission is to provide compassionate
human services with respect for the sanctity of all human life.
We provide
opportunities for volunteering. Contact the Catholic Charities office nearest
you.
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Charities is a private non-profit social service agency operating under the auspices
of the Diocese of Allentown. Its services are available to any person residing
within Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton or Schuylkill County regardless of race,
ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, color, political affiliation, creed, disability
and Limited English Proficiency. Catholic
Charities is financially supported by the Bishop's Annual Appeal, Holiday Appeal,
grants, fees, donations and federal, state and county governments. Its
programs are approved for funding by the PA Departments of Education, Community
Affairs and Public Welfare, and County Departments of Human Services including
Children and Youth, Mental Health/Mental Retardation and Aging.
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BERKS COUNTY
Madison Bldg, 400
Washington St., Suite 100
Reading, PA 19601-3966
Tel. 610-376-7144 Fax
610-376-7145
E-Mail: chulver@allentowndiocese.org
LEHIGH-NORTHAMPTON
COUNTIES
530 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109-3230
Tel. 610-435-1541 Fax
610-435-4367 SCHUYLKILL-CARBON
COUNTIES
1720 W. Market St, Pottsville, PA 17901
Tel. 570-628-0466 Fax
570-628-3343
E-Mail: jwassell@allentowndiocese.org
Post Office Box F • Allentown,
PA • 18105-1538 |
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