Share Your Care - Ponderosa

Share Your Care - Ponderosa sits at 5301 Ponderosa Avenue NE in Albuquerque and has a modular building that's about 30 feet by 55 feet, with two bathrooms, a small office, and an activity room, and it's been there since 1975 as a nonprofit organization caring for adults and seniors who need help during the day. Folks with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, developmental disabilities, or mental illness can come in for adult day services in this safe and supervised spot, and there's both a General Program and a Respite Program, so families can take a break while their loved ones stay busy with things like watching movies, crafts, going on outings, and even bowling or casino trips when they go out into the community. There's a focus on care coordination, health screenings, supervision, transportation, and help with daily activities, plus a consulting nurse and pharmacist check in, so everyone gets extra attention. Staff at the Ponderosa site are trained and dedicated, and they make sure participants can socialize in a welcoming setting, eat a good lunch along with snacks, and move about safely inside or on scheduled trips out. It's a well-kept place where adults of all abilities, as long as they're over 18, are welcome, and there's no upper age limit, which helps a lot of families who want somewhere secure for a loved one to stay during the day. Share Your Care's services include information and referral, therapy through activity, and a fair payment system with sliding scale and Medicaid waiver options that make things a bit easier for folks on a budget, and sometimes there's a waiting list because more people want in than they have space for. The building sometimes gets a fresh coat of paint when volunteers help out, so there are projects where people wear painting clothes and get the place looking nicer, all while keeping the place clean and cheerful. Share Your Care - Ponderosa is one of several sites serving the Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Gallup areas, and it's accredited by the Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities, showing care about safe, quality help for those who need supervision or a friendly place to spend their days. Payment options, daily routines, and activities get explained to new families, and there are tours for anyone wanting to learn about what goes on inside, and the center supports families with individual and group support, prioritizing safety, fun, and health for every person who walks in the door.