Share Your Care - Bear Canyon, found at 4645 Pitt NE in Albuquerque, has been serving older adults and vulnerable people since 1975, and it's part of the larger Share Your Care Adult Day Services Inc., which runs several program sites in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Gallup, including places like Barelas, Los Volcanes, Ponderosa, North Valley, and Gallup locations, and what they've got over there is a safe, friendly place for adults and seniors who need supervision or just a good day out, and while they've got a program director, a care coordinator, and a respite program coordinator, along with 16 employees, their staff is known to be really kind, patient, and well-trained when it comes to helping people with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, developmental disabilities, and mental health concerns. The program is open to adults eighteen and older, with no maximum age, and sometimes there's a waitlist, but they do offer a lot, including nutritious meals and snacks planned by a nutritionist-meals can be shaped by what seniors like and need, and everything's designed for essential vitamins and minerals, and if you need special support or case management, care coordination is part of the deal, plus consulting nurse and pharmacist are available to help with health concerns, medication support, or basic screenings, so you don't have to feel alone figuring out all those details.
They arrange convenient, free transportation in wheelchair-accessible vans that pick up and drop off to and from the program site, and lots of the activities-arts and crafts, exercises, music, fitness classes, bingo, and regular off-site outings-get tailored for each person's interests or abilities, and they've got both group games and space for quiet relaxation, so if you want to join in or just watch, that's fine too. The indoor common areas stay comfortable and welcoming, and the social side kind of blossoms naturally, with folks making friends or enjoying a break during the day, and if your family needs a bit of a breather, the respite options there help cover care for vulnerable adults while caregivers handle errands or rest. Share Your Care focuses on enhancing socialization, independence, skill building, and overall well-being-supporting people where they're at, with available therapy programs for Alzheimer's and dementia, health and wellness classes, and educational sessions now and then.
The site works a lot like a hub for seniors who may live with family or alone, providing structured daily schedules, nutritious dining, and supervised, therapeutic activities, and because it's a nonprofit, their payment options include Medicaid, insurance, donations, and sliding scale fees, aiming to reach people who need a safe space during the day. Accreditation comes from the Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities, which keeps the standards up appropriately. Community volunteer programs and outings help folks stay connected, and the staff, including names like Lisa for the program coordinator, work hard to keep each day lively, supportive, and upbeat, so most participants leave feeling like they've spent quality time in a spirited, caring environment-whether they're interested in sports, music, arts, personal care, or simply having a nutritious meal in company.
