Seniors (Frail & Elderly)

Angela Byrdsong-Frail & Elderly Manager

Senior Gems – Senior Activities Program

 

To provide activities and lunch to seniors in a loving environment to give them an opportunity for socialization and a feeling of well being,

In-house activities: Bingo, Ceramics, Jewelry, Exercise, Bible Study, Computer Classes, Movies, Love Quilting.

 

Monday –Exercise, games, and love quilting
Tuesday – Bible Study

Wed. – Exercise and Ceramics

Thursday – Bible Study, Jewelry making, and Computer Class

Friday – Bingo and Movie day (alternate)

 

Blood pressure check every Monday and Friday Stats: 25-30 seniors come each week 

Out-house activities: dinner, arboretum, Wright Brother Aviation, movies

About one activity a week, take 10 people

 

 

 

Testimonies:  Senior Gems

Mrs. Dunn is a young lady with more patience than anyone I’ve ever seen. She takes us many places that we want to go. Senior gems is a great way to get away from home and relax with people your own age. – Willie Mae Dorsey

 

 

 

The center helps in many ways in dealing with the problems of seniors and keeping us in touch with the things going on in Dayton. We do different things that are a worth while and direct way to keep busy.  – Gordon Sudderth

 

 

 

 

Senior Case Management:

 

The Senior Case Management program seeks to help each senior live a healthy, fun, and successful life while gracefully ageing. We work one-on-one with seniors at the center or in their homes to identify and meet their needs.  

We see 20-25 people each week

Testimony:  Case Management

The Case Management program has helped me so much food wise, socialization, and more. It makes me feel good. I like to help them out cause they help me. – Mary Sherritt

 

 

 

 

Intergenerational Program

 

Wesley provides intergenerational activities between seniors and youth that foster mutual, meaningful support. Activities include tutoring, gardening, social activities, and sport programs and other events as desired by the participants