Adult Day Services: St. Joseph Hospital

Adult Day Services

St. Joseph Hospital Adult Day Health is a community-based day program designed to meet the needs of adults with chronic illness and/or disability. The primary focus of our program is to restore or maintain each participant's level of independence to enable them to remain in the community for as long as it is in their and their family's best interest.

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Health care team
Registered nurses monitor the general health of each participant whether he or she is dealing with the effects of a stroke, diabetes, heart disease, depression, memory loss or other chronic illness or disability.

Our health care team provides:

Nursing assessments and treatments, medication assistance, foot care and diabetic management
Speech therapy, hearing assistance and dental hygiene services
Coordination of care with physicians, community resources and family members

Occupational therapy
Licensed therapists help people with a variety of physical abilities improve their strength and mobility through:

Individual assessments and therapies
Exercise and strengthening programs
Balance and ambulation programs
Stationary bicycle program

Activities and other services
Activity staff focuses on providing a variety of opportunities that bring enjoyment and meaning to each day. Activities include: art, music, cards, games, hot lunch, special interest groups, spirituality and friendship groups.

Specialized dementia program
A program designed to meet the unique needs of adults with memory disorders including Alzheimer's Disease.

Learn more about Adult Day Health (9:17 minute video)

Respite for caregivers
Adult Day Health supports family members by offering them:
	Time to care for themselves
	Caregiver education
	Caregiver support groups - Open to all members of the community
	This group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month. Both are held at St. Joseph's South Campus at 809 E. Chestnut from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. The second Tuesday of the month meeting features a guest speaker and is held in the Rehab Conference Room. The fourth Tuesday of the month meeting focuses on a facilitated discussion in the ML Room on the first floor. Click here for the full Caregiver Support Group schedule. For more information, please call 360-715-6410.

About Adult Day Health
Location:	St. Joseph Hospital South Campus 809 E. Chestnut, Bellingham, WA 98225
Program hours:	Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Extended hours available.
Transportation:	WTA Specialized Transportation is available.
Payment:	There are a variety of payment plans and options. Call for details, (360) 715-6410
Informational Meetings:	Both family and professional caregivers are invited to attend informational meetings to learn more about Adult Day Health Services. Adult Day Health is a day program providing nursing services, occupational therapy and activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive challenges. Caregiver support is also provided to family caregivers. Click here for an Informational Meeting schedule.

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