September 1999
BUSINESS BRIEFS
A-Plus Brokerage John Wendel and Paul Wendel of A-Plus Brokerage are pleased to announce that they have purchased the building at 720 W. Jefferson St. which formally housed the Tri-County Beverage Company. They will be moving their offices there in January of 2000. the building consists of approximately 18,000 square feet of warehouse space. John and Paul will operate this business as A-Plus Warehousing. For further information, call John or Paul at 936-4757.
Miller's Merry Manor Adult Day Center Miller's Merry Manor in Plymouth knows that there's no place like home. That's why they are in the process of opening a new Adult Day Center. They are under construction now, and have a Grand Opening date set for October 1999.
What is Adult Day Services?
Adult day services are community-based group programs designed to meet the needs of functionally and/or cognitively impaired adults through an individual plan of care. These structured, comprehensive programs provide a variety of health, social, and other related support services in a protective setting during any part of a day, but less than 14- hour care. Adult day centers generally operate programs during normal business hours five days a week.
Who Uses Adult Day Centers?
Adult day centers are designed to serve adults who are physically impaired or mentally confused and may require supervision, increased social opportunities, assistance with personal care or other daily living activities.
What Kind of Services Are Provided by an Adult Day Center?
The "average" adult day center offers a wide range of services that typically include:- Nutrition - 2 meals plus snacks
- Therapeutic activities
- Medications Monitoring,
- Activities of Daily Living
- Social Services, Assessment and Care Planning
- Education
- Emergency Care
- Laundry Facilities
What Are the Fees Associated with Adult Day Services?
The fees for adult day services vary, depending on the level of care needed by the participant. The average cost of a day at an adult day center is a bargain - often much less than a visit from a home health nurse and about half the cost of skilled nursing facility care.
What to Look for When Selecting an Adult Day Center?
A high quality adult day center:- Conducts an assessment of individuals before admission to determine their range of abilities and needs;
- Provides an active day program that meets the social, recreational and rehabilitative needs of the impaired adult;
- Develops an individualized treatment plan for participants and regularly monitors their progress;
- Provides referrals to other needed services in the community;
- Has clear criteria for service and guidelines for termination of services, based upon the functional status of the person;
- Provides a full range of in-house services, which may include personal care, meals, health screening and monitoring, counseling, and rehabilitative services;
- Provides a safe, secure environment;
- Utilizes qualified and well-trained staff;
- Adheres to or exceeds existing state and national standards and guidelines.
Miller's Merry Manor will be keeping you informed throughout the construction of the Adult Day Center. If you have any questions, or would like to come out for a tour of the construction site, please call Jennifer Hite, marketing Director or Jim Karner, Administrator at 936-9981.
Indiana University, S.B. ISUB announces new hours for its Plymouth Office at 113 East Washington Street, Joice Graybill, Program Coordinator, is now available to meet with prospective and registered students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 to noon. Becky Hourigan, Field Coordinator will be in the office on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 6:00 P.m. Evening classes for the fall semester are held at Plymouth High School. For more information about course offerings and registration call 936-1954.
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