THE ELDERGARDEN PROGRAM
Eldergarden is a geriatric program designed for anyone over the age of 60 who is physically and/or mentally disabled. Eldergarden provides comprehensive services and activities to encourage the highest level of independence. This is accomplished by fostering skills for daily living and also cultivating new skills whenever possible.
What are some components of Eldergarden?
There are three main components of Eldergarden:
- Quality, personal care in a safe, supportive environment
- Therapeutic, recreational activities
- Socialization
What is a typical day like at Eldergarden?
A typical day at Eldergarden begins at 7:30am with staff providing a morning greeting, followed by a continental breakfast. Next, reality orientation and exercise is conducted to improve circulation. Group educational and recreational activities follow. A balanced lunch is provided, followed by a brief relaxation period and discussion group.
The afternoon is comprised of: group activities in some form of craft, game or sports activity; such as bingo, Pokeno, basketball darts, etc. Activities also include baking, learning about nature, poetry readings, movies, dances, holiday parties, and much, much more.
The day concludes at 3:30 p.m. If you are concerned about how your loved one will arrive and depart, you need not worry because transportation's can be arranged in conjunction with the Schuylkill Transportation System.
All the mentioned activities above are geared to the individuals' program plan. All files and information concerning each program participant are kept confidential and not released to any person without the written consent of program participant or the program participant's guardian.
Activities and Services
- FREE haircut and styling weekly
- on going reality orientation
- individual support and counseling daily
- personal grooming and hygiene
- daily living skills
- limited individual exercise
- social and recreational activities daily
- quarterly podiatry service
- gross and fine motor skills development
- pet therapy
- weekly community trips
- arts & craft
- guests and entertainers
- intergenerational activities
- outside activities on our own patio and pavilion (weather permitting)
- monthly nursing services
- baking class
- holiday & birthday parties
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