Adult Day Program
The Elderwise Adult Day Program is located at the Memory Hub!
It has been about a year since our day program returned to the full 4-hours. It was just recently announced by the University of Washington that masks will now be optional and we no longer need to keep extra distance within our program room for eating and activities.
There are now spots available for this unique program of community support and enrichment for those living with dementia so please contact Janet at janet@elderwise.org to schedule a visit.
Current Program Information
The Elderwise program brings together adults living with memory loss in a supportive community where they can find a sense of belonging. Participation in the Elderwise program is ongoing, so participants attend on the same day each week to encourage familiarity and connection within the group. During the program, participants enjoy:
Supported conversation
Watercolor painting or other art activities
Music and singing
Snack and Lunch
Movement and stretching
Program Location:
The Memory Hub 1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA
Program times:
Tuesdays 10am-2pm
Wednesdays 10am-2pm
Thursdays 10am-2pm
The cost to attend:
$425/month
*If space allows and the option is available for a participant to attend more than one day per week, the monthly cost will be multiplied according to the number of days per week they attend.
For information on current availability or to be added to our waiting list, please contact us at info@elderwise.org.
Elderwise adult day social programs were designed using the Spirit-Centered Care® philosophy, which honors the wholeness of each person regardless of the physical or cognitive changes they experience. Elderwise programs do this by nurturing the body, mind, and spirit of each individual through:
Invigorating exercise specially designed to be within the capacity of participants
Stimulating conversation based on participant’s life experiences and life’s questions
Engaging art activities that stimulate creativity
Each program is led by trained facilitators and volunteers who help guide participants through the day’s activities, and create the welcoming atmosphere that is essential to Elderwise programs. We attend to the comfort and nourishment of each person so that they can experience openness, a sense of community, and deep personal growth.
Our programs also serve as a model of Spirit-Centered Care® for educational purposes. We provide opportunities for students and care-staff to learn hands-on from trained facilitators how to approach caregiving as a spiritual practice, engage in deep listening, and work from their own essence.
Elderwise is committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for all people. If you are interested in learning more about our day programs, including current schedule and pricing, please contact us at info@elderwise.org.
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When I began my journey as a caregiver to Mom, I saw only the loss and not the person, hearing only the confusion and not the thought, unable or unwilling to see and hear more.
And then Mom began to paint.
We enrolled her in an Elderwise® outreach painting class designed for those living with dementia. Her paintings were good, always interesting, and sometimes remarkable. Sharing joy at last, I opened my eyes and ears and mind to the simple truth that she was Still Here, living with creativity and joy.
Thank you Elderwise!
Marilyn Raichle, Executive Director, Maude’s Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care
Interested in the Elderwise Adult Day Program?
Fill out the form to the right to learn more and/or schedule a visit.