ADULT DAY CENTER OF THE BLACK HILLS
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Mission Statement
To serve our aging community by providing daytime services, education, and resources to enrich quality of life.
About This Cause
Black Hills Center for Aging is a small, non-profit organization providing essential adult day services for elderly and disabled individuals residing at home or with caregivers, many of whom face complex health and social challenges. Established in 2018, guests of our center are survivors of stroke, traumatic brain injury, paralysis, and those diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other disabilities. We offer comprehensive support 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, including transportation services, personal cares and hygiene support, frequent outings, nutritional support, social connection and life enriching activities- all designed to enhance the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of those we serve. We have been serving the greater Rapid City area and surrounding communities from our main service location at 4110 Winfield Street in Southeast Rapid City. Primary benefits and services include: Respite for Caregivers: Adult Day Center care options provide caregivers with much-needed respite. Caring for a loved one can be physically and emotionally demanding, and having a place where their loved one can go during the day allows caregivers time to rest, work, and attend to their own needs. Respite care is known to offset the negative impacts of caregiving. Time away is necessary to reduce stress and burnout while increasing self-compassion and sustained resilience in the caregiving role. Transportation Services: Transportation to and from our facility is provided on a limited basis. We currently employ one part-time driver for our morning route and another part-time driver for our afternoon route. When needed, one of our floor aides will ride along to assist and make sure guests are safe and their needs are met to at all times. It is estimated that around 75% of our guests rely on transportation service for their attendance. Social Interaction, Acceptance & Connection: We care for guests of every cognitive and physical ability level and offer social opportunities for those who may otherwise be isolated at home. Maintaining social connection is believed to be the number one thing we can to do maintain brain health as we age. Socialization can hold off depression, motivate people to stay active and even ease symptoms of dementia. Socialization is crucial for mental and emotional well-being. Personal Care & Hygiene Support: Our licensed and professional care staff provide discrete personal hygiene support, safe and comfortable shower assistance, incontinence care, and administration of medication. We help manage chronic health conditions, prevent emergencies and strive to ensure individual needs are always addressed promptly and handled with upmost compassion. Structured Activities: We offer a diverse weekly activity calendar designed to enrich the lives of those we serve and challenge our guests both cognitively and physically. We offer a variety of structured activities tailored to needs and interests, including daily exercise classes, arts and crafts, live music, dance lessons, cognitive games, and educational sessions. Activities are strategically selected to promote a sense of wellness and purpose. We care deeply for the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of our guests and are always looking for new and fun experiences to share. Weekly Outings: Planned community outings are offered to all guests twice a week. Outings vary week to week and may include visits to local tourist attractions, parks, restaurants, sporting events, museums, swim center, and volunteer activities with other non-profits. We provide supervision, friendship, inclusion, laughter, and our talented staff assist with fostering guest relationships and guided conversations to bring joy at every occasion. Nutritional Support: We offer healthy meal options and snacks, ensuring each guest receives proper nutrition and hydration throughout the day. This is particularly important for older adults who may have dietary restrictions or difficulty preparing meals at home.