Sheridan Senior Center: Day Break is dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care through a wide array of engaging activities and customized services. The focus at Day Break is on nurturing the spirit, encouraging individuality, and supporting independence in each participant. The program is not only valuable for those who receive the services directly, but it also benefits their loved ones by offering caregivers a much-needed respite from the demanding responsibilities of daily care. By enabling participants to remain safely in their own homes, Day Break plays a crucial role in reducing the need for long-term care placement and supporting overall quality of life.
The approach at Day Break is individualized, with each participant receiving a service plan tailored to their unique strengths, needs, and preferences. This plan serves as a roadmap for care, outlining the specific assistance a participant may require with daily living tasks. Personal Care Assistance is provided according to each care plan and may include help with toileting, bathing, feeding, and walking. The Day Break bathing facility, accessible to the public, features a handicap-accessible walk-in shower and a hydrotherapy bathtub, ensuring comfort and safety for all.
Nutritious, social mealtimes are a highlight at Sheridan Senior Center: Day Break. Participants enjoy a full noon meal at The Hub Congregate meal location, as well as mid-morning and afternoon snacks. The staff is attentive to any dietary needs, working closely with the kitchen team to accommodate special requests and ensuring that each meal meets the required preferences or restrictions. For those who need help with eating, monitoring of meals and intake is available to promote health and well-being.
Daily activities at Day Break are both motivational and creatively engaging, designed around the interests and abilities of each individual. The staff, composed of trained and certified professionals, respectfully assists with mobility, toileting, medication reminders, and mealtime support. Aides are scheduled each day to meet the needs of the group size, ensuring a supportive environment at all times. Confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of care, with staff committed to respecting the privacy of participants and their families.
For those who may require transportation to access Day Break services, safe, door-to-door options are available, which adds another layer of convenience and accessibility to the experience. Overall, Sheridan Senior Center: Day Break offers a caring, flexible, and enriching environment where participants can thrive and families can find reassurance in the quality and dedication of care provided.