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A Day in the Life

9:30 AM

Morning begins with an informal Coffee Social and conversation.

10:30 AM

Time to stretch! Everyone is encouraged to join in the morning stroll around our indoor walking trail. Staff will assist those who need a hand.

10:45 AM

Choose Your Activity:

Book Club – join one of our groups in listening to all-time favorite books on tape. Topics vary from biography, fiction, non-fiction, and comedy.

Mind Stretchers – Get your mind working with activities that encourage mental stimulation such as word games, trivia, and quizzes.

Cooking/Baking Group – some of our participants enjoy creating a culinary creation from scratch! Everyone takes part in following the recipe, adding ingredients, and reminiscing about favorite dishes from the past.

Arts & Crafts – take part in creating your own masterpiece with talented staff and volunteers. Activities include collages, water colors, sculpting, painting and ceramics, just to name a few.

11:45 AM

Interactive Games – Adapted for older adults, our interactive games involve light exercise like bowling, golfing, basketball, volleyball or darts.

12:15 PM

Lunch is served! Nutritious hot lunches and a dessert are provided daily. Particular attention is provided for those with special diets. A registered dietician monitors individual dietary needs

1:30 PM

Time for another stretch with a stroll around the indoor walking trail.

1:45 PM

After Lunch Activities

Visitors or Entertainers may join us to share in musical entertainment, sing-a-longs, dancing, and pet therapy.

Intergenerational Program – special visits from the youngsters of local daycare centers and nursery school will spend time with us in activities and singing.

Reminiscing Group – Participants enjoy remembering favorite times from their past and sharing stories and fond memories.

Short Trips/Outings – Throughout the month, staff will take a small group to local museums or special area attractions. May also include lunch out to a favorite restaurant.

2:45 PM Exercise - Time to flex and stretch
3:15 PM Snack and Chat

All that plus:

  • Daily health monitoring by on-site registered nurse
  • Referrals to x-ray, dental, ophthalmology offered
  • Access to poliatry, speech, physical and occupational therapies
  • On-site Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
  • Assistance, if needed, in activities of daily living
  • Assistance with financial arrangements, caregiver support group, and individual counseling sessions available

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Here's what our clients and caregivers say about us.

"I haven't seen her this happy in a long time and I believe the environment has improved her memory as well."

Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8 am - 5:30 pm

SAGE Spend-A-Day
290 Broad Street, Summit
(908) 598-5520

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