The Caring Place Adult Day Care
Located at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Waukesha.
The Caring Place Adult Day Care Center:
The Caring Place Meals on Wheels Service
The Artist Within
Clients of The Caring Place are afforded the opportunity to participate in The Artist Within Program.
Borne out of research and philosophy that determines "Alzheimer's doesn't take away memory," as explained by John Zeisel, director of Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, but rather affects that part of the brain that "gives you access to memory..", The Artist Within Program is intended to unlock and give expression to some of those memories.
Art helps bring thoughts and feelings alive again for those with a diagnosis of dementia. Scientists are not exactly sure why but are discovering that most memories are stored as images that are not destroyed by Alzheimer's Disease. Thus, many individuals (who have never painted before) are able to produce beautiful works of art.
The clients at The Caring Place adult day center meet weekly with artist, Ellen Reynolds, who directs The Artist Within program, and who sensitively guides individuals as they create their 'conversations'. Ellen knows that art is a tool that invites communication, assists with expression, provides cognitive, memory and physical stimulation, and brings forth memories. Art also helps to reconnect people to the active world that surrounds them.
Time and time again, at The Caring Place we experience individuals diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's Disease who paint stunning works of art.These paintings are matted and framed, and then presented to the families of the artists.The families are stunned that the paintings are so colorful, clear and expressive. These paintings show that their loved one who has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease is still able to 'speak'. These paintings become priceless memories.
Caregiver Chats
Caregiver Chats is a great opportunity for people who act as caregivers to gather together and provide support for one another. Being a caregiver is a difficult job, and it’s important to talk about struggles and successes with people who can relate. The chats are open to anyone; whether they are a facility employed caregiver, or a home/family caregiver.
Located at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Waukesha.
The Caring Place Adult Day Care Center:
- Serves adults 50 years of age and older with physical disabilities and/or moderate mental impairments.
- Offers supportive health and social services in an affordable, safe and nurturing environment.
- Provides respite and assistance to families and caregivers.
- Provided by a team of 13 health Professionals.
- Operating Monday through Friday 7am to 5:30pm.
- Participants may attend one or more days per week.
- Includes a nurse at the center 5 days a week.
- Maximum fee of $65 covering the cost of meals and snacks, basic services, and special program expenses.
- Additional fees cover bathing, hair and nail care, and transportation.
- Whirlpool bathing is an additional $20 and includes hair wash, set, and style.
- Financial assistance is available through United Way, the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County and Family Care Agencies of Waukesha County.
The Caring Place Meals on Wheels Service
- Provides home-delivered meals for people living in the City of Waukesha and portions of the Town of Waukesha.
- Hot noon meals and cold suppers are prepared at Waukesha Memorial Hospital and delivered by dedicated, caring volunteer drivers, Monday through Friday.
- Services clients of all ages who need affordable home-delivered meals.
- Offers therapeutic, individualized meal plans.
- To apply for service:
- In the City of Waukesha call Meals on Wheels - 262-928-2314.
- Elsewhere in Waukesha County call ADRC/Aging/Disability Resource Center 262-548-7848.
- In Milwaukee County, call 414-289-6874.
- To Volunteer for driving:
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license.
- Must provide proof of automobile insurance.
The Artist Within
Clients of The Caring Place are afforded the opportunity to participate in The Artist Within Program.
Borne out of research and philosophy that determines "Alzheimer's doesn't take away memory," as explained by John Zeisel, director of Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, but rather affects that part of the brain that "gives you access to memory..", The Artist Within Program is intended to unlock and give expression to some of those memories.
Art helps bring thoughts and feelings alive again for those with a diagnosis of dementia. Scientists are not exactly sure why but are discovering that most memories are stored as images that are not destroyed by Alzheimer's Disease. Thus, many individuals (who have never painted before) are able to produce beautiful works of art.
The clients at The Caring Place adult day center meet weekly with artist, Ellen Reynolds, who directs The Artist Within program, and who sensitively guides individuals as they create their 'conversations'. Ellen knows that art is a tool that invites communication, assists with expression, provides cognitive, memory and physical stimulation, and brings forth memories. Art also helps to reconnect people to the active world that surrounds them.
Time and time again, at The Caring Place we experience individuals diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's Disease who paint stunning works of art.These paintings are matted and framed, and then presented to the families of the artists.The families are stunned that the paintings are so colorful, clear and expressive. These paintings show that their loved one who has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease is still able to 'speak'. These paintings become priceless memories.
Caregiver Chats
Caregiver Chats is a great opportunity for people who act as caregivers to gather together and provide support for one another. Being a caregiver is a difficult job, and it’s important to talk about struggles and successes with people who can relate. The chats are open to anyone; whether they are a facility employed caregiver, or a home/family caregiver.
