Friendship House* Adult Day Care
Caregivers whose loved ones have attended Friendship House, in their own words:
"Friendship House has been a life saver for me as a caregiver and stimulating for my wife who has dementia."
"Friendship House helps me balance caring for my 92-year-old mother, my 14-year-old daughter and myself. Mom looks forward to the days she goes to Friendship House and it's the highlight of her week."
Friendship House, a social adult day center operated by the Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey, is a safe haven where individuals with physical and cognitive challenges can find acceptance, companionship and practical assistance while their primary caregivers are afforded the peace-of-mind required to take a respite. The goal of Friendship House is to bring some joy into the lives of its clients and then return them to the care of loved ones who are refreshed by the "off duty" time we have provided.
Friendship House is located at 130 Powerville Rd., Boonton, NJ 07005.
Dispelling some myths about adult day care
Many people who are unfamiliar with social adult day programs have misconceptions about the services they provide. That may explain why visitors to Friendship House are often surprised to find a happy group engaged in diverse activities designed to help maintain their optimum physical and mental function and best possible quality-of-life.
Our staff, which includes program and activities coordinators and certified home health aides maintain a caring, stimulating, therapeutic and enjoyable environment. In fact, Friendship House provides:
- Personalized attention based upon individualized care plans for every client
- A nutritious lunch and snacks each day
- Psycho-social health screenings
- Socialization, peer interaction and companionship
- Discussions and current events
- Exercise programs developed in consultation with VNA physical and occupational therapists
- Therapeutically-oriented recreation and craft programs
- Outings
- Certified pet therapy
- Consultation and referral to other services as needed
- Music therapy
- Caregiver support
Admission information
- Friendship House is open to all adults who require supervision due to physical and cognitive concerns including incontinence and mild to moderate dementia related to Alzheimer's, stroke and other illnesses
- The center is open Monday through Friday. Clients can attend on a limited schedule or five days per week
- Financial assistance with fees is available
If you are caring for aging parents, or have a homebound loved one who would benefit from a social adult day program, click here or call 1-800-WE-VISIT and ask for "Friendship House". Or call Friendship House directly at 973-402-1867.
* NOTICE TO BENEFICIENCES
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from, or denied the benefits of our services on the basis of race, color, or national origin as protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Any person who believes that they have, individually, or as a member of any specific class of persons, been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, may file a complaint in writing to the VNA. To file a complaint, or for more information on VNA's obligations under Title VII write to: VNA of Northern New Jersey, Attn: Lisa Salamone, 175 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 or lsalamone@vnannj.org.
The Friendship House and it's services are made possible through grants received from the County of Morris Office on Aging, United Way of Morris County, NJ Transit, F.M. Kirby Foundation and other private donations. Eligibility requirements may apply. |
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