Davenport, IA - When Rita and her brother realized their mother could no longer live at home safely; they struggled wondering how they would care for her while juggling their own family and job responsibilities. Knowing how important it was for her to stay a part of her community without having to move into an assisted living center, they looked to CASI's Jane's Place. The only Adult Day Service Center in the Iowa Quad Cities, Jane's Place gave Rita's mother a sense of belonging and purpose keeping her safe while they continued to work.
"Without Jane's Place, we simply could not have had Mom move in with us while we continued to work," said Rita P, a Jane's Place Family. "Each time she went to Jane's Place, she would enter, turn around and wave with a big smile. We knew we had found the right place at the right time for our mom," she added.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, every 60 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and one in three adults living with it will die from the disease. Staggering statistics. Yet, thousands of Quad City families deal with the challenge of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's each and every day. Living well into the future - The Power of Adult Day Services will commence the week of September 14th honoring, recognizing and celebrating Adult Day Services around the country. Jane's Place Adult Day Services Center at CASI will host special events including an informational Open House Tuesday, September 15, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Jane's Place, Eastern Iowa's only adult day service center provides care to those with early-age and on-set Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Jane's Place serves older adults dealing with memory loss, confusion, effects from stroke and disabilities, as well as those who may need socialization or simply cannot be left home alone during the day. Located at The Center for Active Seniors, Jane's Place provides a low-cost alternative to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Offering a secure, structured home-like environment, Jane's Place encourages fun interaction through social and therapeutic group activities.
Living with Alzheimer's
Nearly 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's including 13% of Iowa adults age 65 and older. "Feeling overwhelmed and as if they have few options, family members and caregivers often believe their only choice is to place their loved one in a nursing home," said Laura Kopp, CASI's CEO/President. "Adult day services are a cost effective alternative for older adults who cannot be left home alone while providing respite to caregivers who may still be working or simply need a break from their responsibilities," added Kopp.
According Genworth, a Fortune 500 Insurance company, the average care in an Iowa nursing home is just over $5300 per month compared to just $1300 at an adult day service center like Jane's Place.
The need for adult day services was first recognized by President Ronald Reagan on September 27, 1983 when he signed Proclamation 5107, recognizing the third week of September as National Adult Day Care Week, calling upon "every American community to consider the value of adult day care centers and to give appropriate recognition to centers offering these important services." In 2004, former President Regan died from complications associated with Alzheimer's.
"Thank goodness for Jane's Place. They always treated our mom with respect and kindness," said Rita P. "When asked how her day was each time we picked her up, mom would always respond 'It was a good day. They're always good at Jane's Place'."
Jane's Place is celebrating Adult Day Services September 14th through the 24th with special events each day - culminating with Caring for the Caregiver, presented by Dr. Steven Kopp, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC Genesis Psychology Associates, on Tuesday, September 24th.
