It can be easy to overlook people as individuals, during a pandemic where distance equals safety. This distance is challenging for the aging seniors in our lives. These special people deserve dignity, respect, and kindness. They have fought in wars, raised families, and worked hard to better their community.

When a loved one falls ill, it can be a time of uncertainty, especially when 90% of caregivers have little preparation for the heavy responsibility.

Mercy Care’s Adult Day Health Program helps with this responsibility for the entire family. The program offers transportation to and from clients’ homes and doctors’ appointments—days filled with mental and physical stimulation, medical care, and healthy, delicious meals. Seniors can safely socialize doing activities they enjoy.

Sarah’s husband Alan did not know what to expect when he took Sarah to Mercy Care’s Adult Day Health program. He only knew he needed help after Sarah had been diagnosed with dementia. Sarah’s doctor was the one who referred them to the program. After one week, Alen knew they’d found an excellent place for Sarah and her family.

Mercy Care’s Adult Day Health Program is not an adult daycare. It is a healthcare center providing quality medical care by highly trained professionals in a warm and welcoming setting.

The program is a more economical option for families. Seniors can stay close to home and “age in place,” still allowing caregivers to work, take care of other family members, and have peace of mind their loved one is well cared for.

Our donors are critical to keeping the Adult Day Health Program as an affordable option for all. This holiday season, make a gift in honor of the special senior in your life with a donation to Mercy Care Rome.