Available Monday through Friday for up to eleven hours a day, the day centers are designed to meet the special needs of families affected by such disorders. Support, education and respite are provided and center participants are cared for by professional staff trained in dementia care. Clients receive planned activities, socialization and personal care from a team of professionals in a safe, secure and planned environment. A typical day includes a variety of activities such as entertainment, field trips, poetry classes, sports, crafts, and more. All activities are designed to bring out the best in a person with Alzheimer's disease or other memory disorders.
Services are offered on a sliding scale fee and limited scholarships are available.
The Sheltering Arms Adult Day Central is located at 3847 Turnberry Circle and a new center recently opened in West Houston at 3033 North Gessner at the Memorial Spring Shadows Pines facility.