ELIZABETH SETON CENTER’S
ADULT DAY SERVICES Life in Progress
S
eniors, especially those with Alzheimer’s or other neurodegenerative
diagnoses, benefit from a routine of social involvement with their peers
and a caring staff that challenges their minds as well as provides a
recreational outlet. At Seton Center, your loved ones will find this and
so much more.
“I see a lot of isolation and loneliness, which leads to depression, because
people are hesitant to leave their homes,” said Program Coordinator Judy
Gawlas. “Adult Day Services gives them a purpose in life; it engages them
in activities suited to their interests and abilities. Our staff challenges them
throughout the day while they are with peers. They talk and have fun in a
welcoming, friendly, and engaging atmosphere.”
With hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., M-F and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
a typical client will visit Seton Center three or four days a week. They enjoy
breakfast, lunch, a snack, and dinner. There’s purposely no TV in the center
so that people focus on activities and interactions with each other like music
therapy or crafts. A nurse is on staff at all times, and clients have the benefit
of medication monitoring and on-site showers. The Center is licensed by the
state, and family members can rest assured that any health issues, such as
decreased appetite or change in demeanor, will be communicated to them
promptly.
Services are covered through affordable private pay, Medicaid Managed
Care, or the OPTIONS Program through Allegheny County.
For more information on Seton Center’s Adult Day Services, call
412.344.4777. They are located at 1900 Pioneer Avenue, 15226.
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