Naperville Senior Center is in the News, Again!

Mike and Pam Cooper

We are thrilled to have been featured in the Internet Magazine, VoyageChicago, which highlights the best of Chicago. The article shares who we are, why we started Naperville Senior Center, Adult Day Service, what sets us apart, and why someone should bring their senior loved one to NSC. Come Visit, and see for yourself!

VoyageChicago, November 7, 2017: “Meet Mike Cooper of Naperville Senior Center, Adult Day Services in Naperville”

Why did you decide to open an Adult Day Care Center?

To me and Pam, Naperville Senior Center is a dream come true. We dreamed of starting this business since we met in college, where Pam was a physical therapy major and I was a marketing major. We designed NSC for those seniors who have been discharged from hospitals or nursing homes, but aren’t safe living alone, or those seniors who want the socialization with others. With an aging population, the need for more senior services, including adult day care centers, will continue to grow.

Who works with you at Naperville Senior Center?

My wife, Pam, is a physical therapist and guides the expert elder care practitioners. Theresa Capone, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, is the center’s Director of Fun. The skilled staff also includes part-time registered nurses and certified nursing assistants.

A Member works on his short game

What makes Naperville Senior Center different from other senior care options?

Fun Activities: Seniors don’t have to stay home alone with a home health aide watching TV all day. At NSC, we assist with walking, balance, endurance and social interaction using purposeful activities such as making crafts, playing dice games or musical instruments and singing. Just a few of the fun activities include the bean bag toss, bingo, bunco, coloring, bat the balloon, dominoes, cardio parachute, mini putt-putt golf, shuffleboard, Nerf pistol target practice and Wii bowling.

A Member on the Nustep

Exercise: In addition to those activities, we also have a one-of-a-kind walking track, NuStep recumbent bicycle and hi-lo mat. We encourage our Members to get some type

of physical activity, whatever fits with their physical ability. We chart Members’ laps around the track as well as time and distance on the NuStep and have observed improvements in many Members’ strength and endurance.

Music: Our ‘Performing Arts Center’ is equipped with bells, dozens of percussion instruments, a drum set, piano, trumpet and a karaoke machine. Our Members enjoy playing these instruments, listening to them or singing along. It lifts our spirits and puts a smile on everyone’s face!

Hot, Nutritious, Noon-time Meal

Nutritious and Delicious Food: We provide a hot, nutritious, noon-time meal to all of our Members, where they can eat as much or as little as they want. We have favorites such as pot roast, baked cod, chicken Kiev, and tilapia, served with vegetables, potatoes, rolls and a beverage. And of course, don’t forget about dessert!

Why should someone consider Naperville Senior Center for their senior loved one?

Naperville Senior Center is dedicated to providing quality care and day service to seniors, including those with cognitive or physical challenges. We aspire to improve the functional skills of every Member, and to promote personal independence and overall well-being.

NSC specializes in providing daytime care from experienced therapists in a safe environment.

By bringing your senior loved one to NSC, caregivers can have time to take care of themselves, to do things they enjoy and to keep themselves refreshed so they can better care for their loved ones.

We are passionate about this program and our Members; they are like family to us. This facility is indeed “Home Away From Home” for us and our Members.

Come Visit: to learn more about how NSC can provide a respite for caregivers and a great social environment for your loved one, contact us at 630.857.3017. We invite you to Come Visit and see what we have to offer and understand the Naperville Senior Center experience, “Home Away From Home.”

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