United Way of Dane County, Inc.

Last updated on July 1, 2008

St. Marys Adult Day Health Center is part of St. Marys Hospital Medical Center, A Member of SSM Health Care.

Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

Caring for an adult with special needs can be a rewarding yet stressful experience. Many caregivers are juggling multiple responsibilities with commitments to a job, household, and other family members.

Caregivers need care as well. That's where St. Marys Adult Day Health Center comes in. We can share the care.

Description:
St. Marys Adult Day Health Center provides day-long care for adults 18 years and older who do not require 24-hour professional care, but may need assistance with personal care, or activities of daily living. The Center is a place where adults with special needs can receive daily care while staying as active and involved with others as they are able.

St. Marys Adult Day Health Center program is specifically designed to conveniently meet the needs of both its clients and their caregivers.

The staff social worker is available to assist clients and families with problem solving, identifying community resources, arranging transportation and providing assistance with client or caregivers' concerns.

Services available include range of motion exercises, health maintenance, and help with daily living activities such as bathing and personal hygiene. In addition, the Center staff can oversee weight and blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, medication administration, or other needs specific to individual clients.

Clients are offered therapeutic activities including daily exercise groups, discussion sessions, cooking and craft workshops, music programs, creative art groups, and intergenerational projects. All activities are designed to maintain or improve cognitive, social and physical skills. A quiet, private space where clients can nap is also available.

The Center provides a safe, structured environment where clients will have the opportunity to develop friendships with other adults.

Each day, clients receive a nutritious hot noon meal and nutritious snacks. The Center can accommodate special dietary needs.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy may be coordinated through the Center.

Transportation for clients, including those in wheelchairs, may be arranged through the Center.

Who uses the Adult Day Health Center?
Any adult who requires help or supervision from others in day-to-day activities may apply to take part in the Adult Day Health Center program. All applicants will be interviewed and evaluated prior to admission to determine whether the Center can meet their needs. Clients may set up a schedule to attend from one to five times a week. The Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Caring concern - just a phone call away
If you are interested in using the services of St. Marys Adult Day Health Center, or would like to learn more about it, please call the Center's social worker at 249-4450 for further information.

History:
St. Marys Adult Day Health Center opened its doors in 1982, as a program of St. Marys Hospital Medical Center.

Since then, over 600 individuals and their families have benefited from this service.

Volunteers have been an integral part of the Center's programs from the very start. Volunteers donate over 3,000 hours annually, assisting with large and small group activities, preparing and serving snacks, playing games, engaging clients in conversation, and escorting clients on field trips out in the community.

Contact people:

Jim Penczykowski, Manager, 608-249-4450, (email)
Christine Thomas, Activity/Volunteer Assistant, 608-249-4450
Peg Martin, Activity/Volunteer Assistant, 608-249-4450

Office fax number: 608-249-9945

Address:

2440 Atwood Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(See a map)

Web Site: http://www.stmarysmadison.com

Directions:

St. Marys Adult Day Health Center is located on the Madison Metro #3 Bus Line. The Center leases space on the campus of St. Bernard's Parish on Atwood Avenue. The Center is approximately 4 miles from the UW Campus on the near east side of Madison. The Center is 5 blocks east of the United Way building. The Center is 3 miles south of the MATC campus.
Nearest Bus Stop: #3 bus, Hudson St. stop, 1 minute minute walk

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