Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish
Community Adult Day Care Program A state-of-the-art program for individuals
with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia, the
program is open to persons of all ethnic and religious backgrounds.
Activities include music therapy, baking, exercise, gardening,
and a wide range of community outings. The Program also provides
respite to the participants' caregivers, and support groups
assist caregivers with the resources and ability to keep their
loved ones at home. Contact adcp@jvsdet.org
From early diagnosis on, participants benefit
from…
Individualized
attention and care
Socialization and recreation
Therapeutic activities
Health monitoring
Nutritious kosher meals and snacks
Religious and cultural support
Also available on-site: Personal
care assistance, beautician, medical and therapeutic services,
transportation and extended hours.
Caregivers benefit from:
A partner in caregiving
A break from 24-hour care
Flexible program hours
Reassurance that their relative is safe and
secure
Information and Referral about needed community
resources
Educational classes
Individual and group support
An engaging place to spend the day
The program encourages individuals to participate
in activities they enjoy. These activities help participants
feel independent and successful.
Activities
include:
Arts and Crafts
Entertainment
Holiday celebrations
Baking
Exercise
Music
Dancing
Field Trips
Pets
Drama
Gardening
Volunteer opportunities
A home environment with special features
Security measures
Full shower and personal care areas
Laundry room
Hair salon for men and women
Fully equipped kitchen
A
caring professional staff
Our staff specializes in working with older
adults with dementia disorders. The team consists of a masters-level
social worker, activity and music therapists, registered dietitian,
program assistants and registered nurse supported by consultants
in medicine, psychiatry, psychology, podiatry and other professional
fields. The staff creates a warm, caring environment in which
each participant is treated with compassion. Individualized
attention is ensured by a high staff-to-participant ratio.
Location and Hours
The program is open Monday through Friday. Regular
program hours are 8:30 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m. Early or late hours
are available. Scedules can be individualized.
Caregivers Support Group Meetings
2nd Tuesday of each month at JVS at 1:30 p.m.
3rd Thursday of each month at Jewish Home and Aging Services
at 1:30 p.m.
(Please phone first to verify day and time.)
Our Two Sites:
Jewish Home and Aging Services
Eugene and Marcia Applebaum
Located on Jewish Community Campus
6720 W. Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: (248) 661-6390
Fax: (248) 661-6391
Email: msilver-weiss@jhas.org
JVS
Rose and Sidney Diem Building
29699 Southfield Road
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (248) 559-5000
Fax: (248) 559-0773
Email: adcp@jvs.org
The program is nonsectarian. Services are available regardless
of race, color, sex, religious affiliation, disabling condition
or national origin.
