Seniors Can Participate in the Naperville “Relay For Life” Cancer Event at the New Adult Day Services Facility in Naperville
Seniors Can Participate in the Naperville “Relay For Life” Cancer Event at the New Adult Day Services Facility in Naperville
Naperville, IL (June 2, 2015) — Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services, has teamed up with the American Cancer Society and is stepping their way to a world with less cancer and more birthdays! Throughout the third week of June, NSC Members and Guests will fund-raise money by walking and wheeling around the Exercise & Fitness Center’s walking track during the Mini Relay For Life!
Many of their Members will be participating in a community activity for the first time in years.
“This is a great opportunity for our elderly loved ones to participate in community activities, as well as raise money for this very worthwhile cause” states Samantha Kuderna, American Cancer Society’s Community Manager, Relay For Life.
The membership-based Center, designed for Naperville area adult residents unable to safely stay home alone, is located at 1504 N. Naper Boulevard, at the corner of Naper and Ogden Avenue. NSC offers outlets for physical exercise and activities, social opportunities, computer workstations, the Mini Relay For Life walking track, personal grooming services, delicious hot noon-time meals, and a quiet room complete with books and magazines.
“Our goal is to help Members age in place, promote dignity, and provide motivation to get up in the morning,” explains Mike Cooper, Business Director of Naperville Senior Center.
The mission statement of the Center is to provide “quality care and day service to older adults, including those with special needs and disabilities.” Additionally, they aim to “maintain or improve the functional skills of every Member to promote personal independence and overall well-being.”
“We developed Naperville Senior Center as a local resource to provide our Members an alternative to institutional living, and to promote and extend personal independence,” notes Pam Cooper, Executive Director of the Naperville Senior Center, and a licensed Physical Therapist.
This is not the usual adult day services facility. This is more like a fitness and activity center. Pam, along with Theresa Capone, Director of Fun, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, have over 55 years of geriatric rehabilitation experience, ensure the activities and exercises performed by Members are safe and purposeful.
With its qualified team of therapists, an RN (halftime), business manager, and volunteers, plus its delightful facilities and amenities, the 4,056 square feet Naperville Senior Center truly lives up to its motto as a “Home Away From Home.”
Naperville Senior Center’s special introductory deal offers a Free Trial for future members and their caretaker. “Please come visit the Center and meet the staff”, Mr. Cooper says, “Once you see this beautiful facility and experience the ‘Naperville Senior Center Experience,’ you will want to become a member.”
“I was very excited when Coop approached me with this idea at a Naperville Chamber event. His personal experience with cancer as well as his passion for this new facility were a perfect match for our fundraising efforts,” said Kuderna.
For more information, visit www.NapervilleSeniorCenter.com, or call 630-857-3017.
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through the house and make sure living areas are clutter-free. Keep what is important and store it so it is out of the way. Instead of throw rugs throughout their house, make sure your loved ones have house shoes (or regular shoes that they wear in the house) with non-skid soles so their feet stay warm and safe, so they can get around more easily.
A Sense of Purpose. One of the things that older people miss the most once they retire or become ill is a sense of purpose. They need a reason to get up in the morning! Spending day after day at home alone waiting for family or friends to come by can be isolating. Your loved one could be at risk of developing depression. Enrolling them in senior day care can restore a sense of purpose to their lives and give them a reason to be excited about getting up every day.
Nutrition. Adult Day Care also benefits an individual’s nutrition. Many seniors end up not cooking nutritious meals for themselves because they don’t want to eat alone. Sometimes they just don’t want to make a full meal for themselves. In addition, they may not feel confident using the stove or cooking with heavy pots and pans. When your loved ones attend adult day care, they are getting at least one nutritious meal each day and eating in the company of others.
Mental Stimulation. Seniors need mental stimulation and often they don’t get enough. Activities, crafts, trips, and just being around other people can help your loved ones exercise their mental muscles. This helps them stay sharp and alert for longer periods of time. Studies have shown that seniors who don’t receive enough social interaction lose their mental faculties at a much faster rate than seniors who have strong social ties and get out of the house for activities and social occasions on a regular basis.