Elderhaus Adult Day Programs has been a vital service provider for Larimer County adults with special needs for over 29 years.  Elderhaus, the first adult day program in Colorado, was founded in October of 1980 with two participants and two volunteers to supervise the program. In 2008, Elderhaus provided services to over 2,340 people through various outreach services.

The Elderhaus mission is “To provide quality, affordable day programs and services to adults with special needs in a safe, pleasant environment through qualified staff and to provide relief and support to caregivers.” As a Medicaid certified facility, Elderhaus is regulated heavily by the State of Colorado, including an annual state survey.  This survey governs many aspects of Elderhaus services, such as medication administration, meal preparation, nutritional programs, staff development programs and many more.  The staff development program, which includes self studies, speakers, training sessions, and staff meeting trainings, is required to meet every challenge at Elderhaus. 

    

 Elderhaus has kept abreast of the expanding community need. The program began as a daytime care alternative and slowly evolved into a program that provides therapeutic services for adults over 18 with special needs. Elderhaus continues to specialize in providing care for clients suffering from various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, memory loss, Parkinson’s, and age-related disorders.

In 2005, Elderhaus responded to the needs of the community by opening a second location, Mindset Creative Community Resources Center, that provides services for adults with higher-energy special needs. This program has rapidly expanded to meet increased demand for services in Larimer County.  The Center Board for Disabilities contracted Elderhaus to provide optimal care for people challenged by traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and Down’s syndrome. The program goes beyond care, providing therapeutic services designed to help the clientele succeed in life in spite of their personal challenges.

In 2008, keeping in line with the commitment to our clientele and our community, the Gaining Independence Group was established. This group is supervised and guided by specialists trained to address specific challenges, such as those associated with traumatic brain injury. The target population is clientele who have the potential to improve and be independent in society. We assist clients with local transportation training, potential volunteer opportunities, money management, resume writing and job skills, and learning ways of contributing to the welfare and productivity of their family units, most of whom are low income.

    

 In June of 2009, the Veteran’s Benefit Advocate service was established. Working closely with the Larimer County Veteran’s Association, it is our goal to help the men and women who served our country to get connected to the services they require. The management of Elderhaus envisions this program expanding to focus on meeting the needs of disabled veterans returning from war to this community. Guidance will be provided for their physical, mental, emotional and social health concerns.   

     

 Elderhaus Adult Day Programs, Inc. is proud to host the Grand Opening for our newest division, Operation Salute, which is a program designed for veterans.  One of the biggest issues facing veterans is social isolation.  Future plans for this program include a Veteran’s Center to provide a relaxing, safe place for them to meet with one another, obtain updated information regarding veteran benefits, attend workshops, participate in the Veteran’s Network, and meet with veteran service organizations.  The program will be integrated into our county in several phases in order to connect veterans in Northern Colorado with the services they need.

     

Please reserve the date, Tuesday August 25, 2009 from 4-6p.m. and join Elderhaus in our quest as we celebrate the opening of our newest venture!

Operation Salute 

Learn more at the ROCKATHON

Satuarday, April 17, 2010

Cracker Barrel   5800 McWhinney  Blvd. Loveland, CO

 For more information, please contact Ricki at 223-6083.

 

Adult day care is a critical service in the continuum of care that allows individuals with disabilities and seniors who need supervision to remain in their homes. Without this service, most would end up in skilled nursing facilities.
—Margaret Long, Program Manager, Larimer County Office on Aging