Devi Adult Day Services sits over on Westgate Drive in Bethlehem, right where it's easy to find and close to Lehigh Valley Hospital and public transit, and the place gives seniors a safe, friendly spot for care during the day, where the routine feels steady but there's always something to do, whether that's crafts, games, or movement classes like yoga and Tai Chi, and if you look around on any day you'll probably see folks joining music therapy, pet therapy, or even planting something in horticulture therapy, and it's nice knowing the calendar's put together with families in mind so there's variety and chances for learning, but never anything too forced-just honest ways to help people stay active and less isolated.
Staff here includes registered nurses, occupational and speech therapists, dietitians, and caregivers with CPR and first aid training, and they're ready to help with everything from medication or diabetes care to gentle reminders and personal care like showers and hairdressing, and for those who need it, the place provides specialized support for people living with dementia, Alzheimer's, or even depression that comes from too much loneliness, making sure everyone gets the right amount of attention for their mood and memory as well as their health. There's always a trained set of hands nearby for folks who have more medical needs, including chronic conditions that need watching, and the atmosphere stays respectful so people feel independent but never too far from help if it's needed, which can really take a weight off family caregivers whether they're working or just need a break.
People get a light breakfast, hot lunch, and snacks throughout the day, all put together with help from a registered dietitian, and accessible showers and grooming keep things clean and comfortable, while drivers bring participants to and from the center or get them to appointments when needed. The center runs on weekdays from early in the morning at 7AM until 6PM, and stays open Saturdays from 8AM to 2:30PM, and being Pennsylvania State licensed, the place keeps up strict standards, offering everything from bathing help to medication reminders and diabetic care, with a focus on building relationships through empathy-staffers go through regular training on things like body mechanics, infectious disease, and adult day services.
Devi Adult Day Services uses what's called a medical model, meaning there's a strong focus on professional nursing and rehabilitation, so seniors who are medically frail and those who are still quite independent can both find the right level of supervision and activity, whether that means occupational therapy, speech therapy, or movement support. Staff include activity specialists who make sure everyone can join in at their own pace, but there's also quiet space when needed, and the whole place tries to help participants stay in their home community, aiming to support family caregiving for as long as possible so people can age in place with dignity.
Programs here touch on everything from group exercise to spiritual services and picnics, and there's regular attention to those who need extra help with memory or social connection, which helps lower that feeling of loneliness so common in old age. The organization behind Devi Adult Day Services is newer, but it builds on the experience of its sister center, Shanti Gardens Adult Day Care, which started back in 2011, and the goal remains simple: create a safe, stimulating environment where seniors' health, social, and emotional needs get met, with families kept in the loop about all the care decisions along the way.
