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. Schedules can be individualized.

Caregiver Support Group Meetings

The 2nd Tuesday of each month at JVS, at 1:30 p.m.
The 3rd Tuesday of each month at JVS, at 5:30 p.m.

The 3rd Monday of each month at  Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit,
at 7:00 p.m. - (Please phone first to verify day and time.)

 
Our Two Sites:
Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit
Eugene and Marcia Applebaum
Located on the Jewish Community Campus
6720 W. Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: (248) 592-5032
Fax: (248) 661-6391
Email: fcook@jslmi.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.