Valley Care Association

Valley Care Adult Day Services
Valley Care Adult Day Services provides a balanced program of social, recreational and therapeutic activities for adults who need supportive services during the day. At the same time, the program offers support to caregivers and family members and gives them a chance to "catch their breath." Adult Day Services can be an intermediate step between life at home and 24-hour care in a facility, helping to delay nursing home placement while keeping families together.

Everything about Valley Care Adult Day Services, from the beautiful, custom-designed facility to the talented and caring staff, conveys a sense of comfort, familiarity, and warmth.

Program Participants enjoy the opportunity to rediscover hobbies and interests, connect with community, and reflect on their life experiences. They can benefit from:

Mental stimulation
Heightened socialization
Sense of structure
Nursing care and medical monitoring
Activities, recreation, and exercise
Counseling, information, and referral services
Meals and snacks
Interesting field trips to local attractions

For Family Caregivers: Valley Care Adult Day Services helps to ease the tension of being a round-the-clock caregiver. There are only so many hours in the day, and life’s responsibilities often outnumber those hours. That’s where we can help.

Caregivers can take comfort in knowing that their loved ones will receive the highest quality of care during the day, freeing them to attend to life’s other responsibilities. When you have more time for yourself, you have more energy to give to others.

Family Caregivers Enjoy:

The opportunity to continue working
The time to relax and socialize
The time to tend to household chores and errands
The ability to keep your family together

Medical Services
Medical care is close to the heart of Valley Care Adult Day Services. Our interdisciplinary staff of professionals, including a full time nurse, is able to cater to adults with a wide range of physical and cognitive needs.

Program participants have access to:

Individualized care plans
Medication management
Immunizations and medical treatments
Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
Podiatry services
Personal care, hygiene, and grooming services (including beautician services)
Assistance with daily living activities
Caregiver support
Care management
Nutritious meals and snacks

Staff can also help family members and caregivers coordinate care with other medical providers. The maze of medical care can be confusing. Valley Care Adult Day Services is happy to help guide you through it.

Activities
Growing older doesn’t have to mean losing touch with your interests and hobbies. With so much to do, Valley Care Adult Day Services participants are never bored. They can take advantage of activities to discover a new interest or continue a life-long passion:

Crafts
Exercise
Gardening
Woodworking
Cooking and baking
Music and drumming groups

Additionally, participants can enjoy lunch out programs and exciting field trips to attractions such as Phipps Conservatory and PNC Park.

For more information contact Valley Care Adult Day Services at 724-266-9626

Valley Care Adult Day Services enables fragile or impaired seniors to continue living life to the fullest.

Carolyn has been living alone since her husband died eight years ago. Last year, she was hospitalized seven times due to injuries from falling in her home. Six months ago, Carolyn began attending Valley Care Adult Day Services. Since then, she hasn't been hospitalized once.

Cost Savings
Valley Care Adult Day Services is not only a caring choice, it’s also a smart financial choice. The average annual cost of a nursing home in the region can be as high as $72,000. Adult Day Services’ annual cost is just a fraction of that, at approximately $12,000.

Mike, 62, was a Hospital Maintenance Director who suffered a stroke. After his hospital stay, Mike found himself living with a younger sister and her family. He began to suffer from depression and lost interest in his friends, his health, and his future. Six months later, after undergoing physical therapy at Valley Care Adult Day Services, Mike has returned to his own home and is back to work.

Support for Caregivers
If you’re caring for an elderly person, you don’t have to do it all alone. Valley Care Adult Day Services can assist with the coordination of your loved one’s medical care. Our staff can also alleviate some of your daily caregiver duties by providing bathing and personal hygiene services. We supplement the care you give, so you can continue to live your life.

Alice is 72 and lives alone. Although her children live nearby, they work during the day, leaving Alice alone most of the time. Before coming to Valley Care Adult Day Services, Alice spent most of the day sitting in front of her television or napping. Her appetite was dwindling and she was losing weight. But after just one week at Valley Care Adult Day Services, the sparkle returned to Alice's blue eyes. Today, she is a lively participant in activities and loves volunteering in the kitchen.

A Safe, Comfortable Space
Valley Care Adult Day Services is housed in a custom-designed facility created to convey a sense of familiarity and comfort. A serene yet stimulating garden area engages the senses with fragrant flowers, a beautiful fountain, and soothing wind chimes. This secure area enables clients to enjoy the outdoors safely, without the dangers associated with wandering off.

The one-story building features natural lighting, a spacious activity room, quiet areas for small groups, a bathing area, and a therapeutic kitchen that is fully accessible to disabled individuals.