Positive Outcomes for Golden Days members
Golden Days registrants are community members, working to maintain their ability, support their health, and improve quality of life.
Increase Mobility/Decreased Falls
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Participate in regular exercise classes and maintenance rehabilitation
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Regular walks and outings
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Flat, wide, open walkways support adaptive devices (Canes, walkers, motorized chairs)
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Ambulation support from trained staff
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Coordinated door to door medical transportation
Memory Support/Secure Supervision
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Challenge your brain with stimulating activities
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Wander safely within the security of a supervised environment
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Family support for caregivers of those living with memory loss/dementia
Therapeutic Recreation
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Stimulating activities encourage movement, wellness, positive thinking, and independence
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Cooking, gardening, creative arts, and games – maintain skills and learn something new
Spiritual Services
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Access to Bible study and Catholic mass each week during program
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Special religious programming to support spiritual wellness
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Access to prayer space, modified diets, and respectful space for cultural exchange
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Celebrate and learn about other cultures/religions
Socialization
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Facilitated activities help “break the ice” when getting to know new people
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Meet other people living with similar challenges
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Make new friends, develop and maintain peer relationships
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Provide worry-free respite for caregivers
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Decreases negative health impact of isolation