With only a few days left before Christmas, the stores are bustling, cookies are baked, and friends and family are gathering for various holiday festivities. We sometimes get so caught up in the frenzy of the holiday that we forget why we are celebrating in the first place – the birth of Christ.
Before all the presents are opened and the food is gone, remember to do some good for others as He would have done:
Be generous.
Be considerate.
Keep the driveway and sidewalk clear of snow for an elderly neighbor (if/when we get snow again).
Get the family together to clean out all the closets and dressers. Donate usable clothing, shoes, blankets and other items to a program for needy families.
Wish people you meet a good day and a MERRY Christmas!
Sing Christmas carols at nursing homes, hospitals or Senior Centers!
Send a Christmas card to someone you have not seen or talked to in years.
Invite a friend or neighbor who will be alone to share your Christmas celebration.
On behalf of myself, Pam and everyone here at Naperville Senior Center, we wish you and your family a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
"Thank you for taking care of my wife Judy during this difficult time. You and your staff have exceedingly surpassed my expectations. Judy seems to be much happier after becoming a member of your facility. I feel at peace knowing that she is in good hands."
"Once you take the free trial, you will be convinced that this is the place for your loved one. Both physical and mental activities are provided in a warm caring environment."
Naperville Senior Center, Adult Day Services is located at the corner of Naperville Blvd. & Ogden Avenue - right on the border of Lisle and Naperville.
Our facility’s ideal location provides easy access for employed family members to drop off or pick up their spouses or elderly family members.
ADULT SERVICES FREE TRIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER
Please fill out this form below or call us at (630) 857-3017
Free TRIAL is for new Members and their caregiver.
The trial visit is Monday-Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Tour our adult day services facility. Observe some fun activities. Join us for lunch. Learn more at our Senior Adult Day Care center FREE TRIAL Receive Peace of Mind. *** No obligation! ***
December 7, 1941: A date which will live in infamy. These words were spoken by President Roosevelt a day after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, which brought the United States into World War II. We remember all the souls lost that day 76 years ago; those who tried to fight off the invasion of Japanese bombers.
There were many heroes in World War II and other conflicts since then. We shouldn’t just honor and remember them on specific days throughout the year – Memorial Day, Veterans Day – but every day.
Let’s not forget the other heroes among us – policemen, firemen, doctors and nurses. They rush in to help others when most of us would instinctively run away.
But there are many other people who could be considered a hero, if only by one or two other people.
Who is your hero?
A person who shovels the walk for the older neighbor; not to make a buck or two, but because it is the right thing to do.
Someone who raises money to help a local family who was displaced from their home because of a fire.
The stranger who lets you in front of them at the grocery store when you only have a gallon of milk and they have a cart full of food.
To most of the world, these things may be insignificant, but to the person being helped it’s everything.
Who do you consider to be a hero?
We should always honor the heroes in the military who defend our freedoms, but let’s not forget the local heroes who do something out of the kindness of their heart and don’t ask for anything in return. Everyone can use a little help at one time or another. We should pay it forward as much as we can.
We honor all of our Members at Naperville Senior Center. Our goal is to help them continue to be as independent as they can safely be while they are with us. We encourage socialization, exercises, Wii Bowling, games and puzzles, singing and clapping, dancing, and a brand new shuffleboard to provide mental and physical stimulation for 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.”
"Thank you for taking care of my wife Judy during this difficult time. You and your staff have exceedingly surpassed my expectations. Judy seems to be much happier after becoming a member of your facility. I feel at peace knowing that she is in good hands."
"Once you take the free trial, you will be convinced that this is the place for your loved one. Both physical and mental activities are provided in a warm caring environment."
Naperville Senior Center, Adult Day Services is located at the corner of Naperville Blvd. & Ogden Avenue - right on the border of Lisle and Naperville.
Our facility’s ideal location provides easy access for employed family members to drop off or pick up their spouses or elderly family members.
ADULT SERVICES FREE TRIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER
Please fill out this form below or call us at (630) 857-3017
Free TRIAL is for new Members and their caregiver.
The trial visit is Monday-Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Tour our adult day services facility. Observe some fun activities. Join us for lunch. Learn more at our Senior Adult Day Care center FREE TRIAL Receive Peace of Mind. *** No obligation! ***
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.”
"Thank you for taking care of my wife Judy during this difficult time. You and your staff have exceedingly surpassed my expectations. Judy seems to be much happier after becoming a member of your facility. I feel at peace knowing that she is in good hands."
"Once you take the free trial, you will be convinced that this is the place for your loved one. Both physical and mental activities are provided in a warm caring environment."
Naperville Senior Center, Adult Day Services is located at the corner of Naperville Blvd. & Ogden Avenue - right on the border of Lisle and Naperville.
Our facility’s ideal location provides easy access for employed family members to drop off or pick up their spouses or elderly family members.
ADULT SERVICES FREE TRIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER
Please fill out this form below or call us at (630) 857-3017
Free TRIAL is for new Members and their caregiver.
The trial visit is Monday-Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Tour our adult day services facility. Observe some fun activities. Join us for lunch. Learn more at our Senior Adult Day Care center FREE TRIAL Receive Peace of Mind. *** No obligation! ***
Why do some older adults feel good and stay active into their senior years, but others age much more rapidly? There are a variety of factors that contribute to a senior’s well-being such as physical activity, cognitive function, and social interaction.
Many studies show the correlation between physical activity and increased mental cognition. It is important to use the body and mind in order to keep both from weakening as we age. What you do in your younger years to strengthen your body and mind will affect how you feel as you age. Think about what you can do to increase those chances.
But what about a loved one who is already in their senior years? At any age, there are activities that are healthy for the body and mind; keeping the brain active, involving social interaction and having fun!
Here are 5 activities that can keep your body and mind healthy:
Walking: a brisk 30-minute walk strengthens your heart and burns calories. Physical activity can also help increase mental cognition.
Story Telling: seniors who use their imaginations instead of trying to use their memory can improve their mood, communication and social interactions.
Arts & Crafts: more seniors are discovering the rewards of finding a new hobby or rediscovering a pleasurable craft from their past.
Games: whether card or board games, crossword or jigsaw puzzles, playing games may help prevent dementia by exercising one’s mind.
Gardening: Planting flowers and veggies in a raised flower bed is a purposeful activity. Watching the flowers grow and eating the veggies provides a sense of accomplishment.
Keep your body and mind healthy!
Whether you are a boomer or a millennial, keeping your mind and body healthy should be something you work on regularly. There are plenty of activities for all ages and levels of physical or mental capacity. You just have to start!
Regardless of our Members’ physical or mental capacity, they are able to socialize, verbalize, improvise, evangelize, visualize, exercise, have fun, and a host of other activities to provide mental and physical stimulation. We incorporate exercise, games and music into our daily activities with our Members.
Contact us to get schedule a FREE 3-hour trial at our facility so you can see what we have to offer and understand the Naperville Senior Center experience, “Home Away From Home”.
"Thank you for taking care of my wife Judy during this difficult time. You and your staff have exceedingly surpassed my expectations. Judy seems to be much happier after becoming a member of your facility. I feel at peace knowing that she is in good hands."
"Once you take the free trial, you will be convinced that this is the place for your loved one. Both physical and mental activities are provided in a warm caring environment."
Naperville Senior Center, Adult Day Services is located at the corner of Naperville Blvd. & Ogden Avenue - right on the border of Lisle and Naperville.
Our facility’s ideal location provides easy access for employed family members to drop off or pick up their spouses or elderly family members.
ADULT SERVICES FREE TRIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER
Please fill out this form below or call us at (630) 857-3017
Free TRIAL is for new Members and their caregiver.
The trial visit is Monday-Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Tour our adult day services facility. Observe some fun activities. Join us for lunch. Learn more at our Senior Adult Day Care center FREE TRIAL Receive Peace of Mind. *** No obligation! ***
3 Powerful Benefits of Mailing Letters to Seniors Right Now
When was the last time you mailed a letter or a card to someone? We are not talking about sending text messages or an e-mail, but an actual card in the mail? It may have been a while, which is a shame. I remember looking forward to getting cards in the mail for holidays or special occasions. Now it’s a Facebook post or a text. Don’t get me wrong, those are great! But many seniors are not online or if they are, they would still appreciate an old-fashioned snail-mail once-in-a-while.
Send a letter to a senior today! Even if it is just to say ‘hello, I’m thinking of you!’
I know that actual greeting cards can be expensive; prices seem to keep going up with everything these days. But why not get a package of stationary to send a note just to say you care or pick up a box of blank cards where you can put in the sentiment? If you have kids, take out the construction paper and crayons or markers and let them make a homemade card.
Here are 3 powerful benefits of mailing letters to seniors:
Improves Mood. Who isn’t happy knowing that someone is thinking about them? Your loved one goes to the mailbox and sees something in there other than bills or catalogs. Already that improves their mood! Then they read your note and they are in an even better mood!
Increases Sensory Stimulation. Not only can a loved one read your handwriting in a letter, they can feel it. It is not just type-written text on a screen. There are more senses in use when a letter or card is mailed versus an online greeting. Increased sensory stimulation is used as a therapy to help older adults with dementia; why not let your loved one have the added benefit with the experience.
It’s a Win-Win. Your loved one will be happy to get something from you, but you will feel good you sent it. An online greeting still conveys a sentiment, but why not go the extra step once-in-a-while. It only takes a couple minutes to put something in the mail. The better you feel about the experience, the more you are going to want to do it, and the positive cycle continues!
At Naperville Senior Center we provide sensory stimulation to our Members every day. Some of our Members have communicated with their grandchildren across the world from our computer station, and we recently swapped notes with the children over at Bright Horizons on ‘letter day.’ Very rewarding watching our Members smile as the read the notes.
Call to action: contact us to schedule a FREE 3-hour trial at our facility so you can see what we have to offer and understand the Naperville Senior Center experience. It’s like “Home Away From Home,” but with a nurse and therapists in your living room.
"Thank you for taking care of my wife Judy during this difficult time. You and your staff have exceedingly surpassed my expectations. Judy seems to be much happier after becoming a member of your facility. I feel at peace knowing that she is in good hands."
"Once you take the free trial, you will be convinced that this is the place for your loved one. Both physical and mental activities are provided in a warm caring environment."
Naperville Senior Center, Adult Day Services is located at the corner of Naperville Blvd. & Ogden Avenue - right on the border of Lisle and Naperville.
Our facility’s ideal location provides easy access for employed family members to drop off or pick up their spouses or elderly family members.
ADULT SERVICES FREE TRIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER
Please fill out this form below or call us at (630) 857-3017
Free TRIAL is for new Members and their caregiver.
The trial visit is Monday-Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Tour our adult day services facility. Observe some fun activities. Join us for lunch. Learn more at our Senior Adult Day Care center FREE TRIAL Receive Peace of Mind. *** No obligation! ***
Naperville Senior Center, Adult Day Services is located at the corner of Naperville Blvd. & Ogden Avenue - right on the border of Lisle and Naperville.
Our facility’s ideal location provides easy access for employed family members to drop off or pick up their spouses or elderly family members.
Before all the presents are opened and the food is gone, remember to do some good for others as He would have done:
Arts & Crafts: more seniors are discovering the rewards of finding a new hobby or rediscovering a pleasurable craft from their past.
Watching the flowers grow and eating the veggies provides a sense of accomplishment.
