Franciscan Senior Health & Wellness offers a holistic healthcare solution designed to support seniors who wish to remain living in their own homes in Dyer, Indiana. Understanding the evolving needs of older adults and their families, our adult day care programs, conveniently associated with Dyer Hospital, provide a blend of medical care, social engagement, and supportive services. This integrated approach ensures that participants receive the comprehensive care they need while enjoying a fulfilling and active lifestyle within a community setting.
Complete Health Care Solutions for Seniors in Dyer
At Franciscan Senior Health & Wellness, we recognize that complete health care extends beyond just medical treatments. Our programs are designed to address the multifaceted needs of seniors, encompassing physical, emotional, and social well-being. We deliver a wide spectrum of services, ensuring seamless and coordinated care for each participant:
- Primary Medical and Nursing Care: Access to experienced physicians and nurses who specialize in geriatric care, providing regular health assessments and managing chronic conditions.
- Therapeutic Services: On-site occupational, physical, and speech therapies to help maintain and improve mobility, functionality, and communication skills.
- Medication and Equipment Management: Comprehensive medication management, including prescription fulfillment and delivery, along with provision of durable medical equipment as needed.
- Diagnostic and Laboratory Services: Convenient access to necessary laboratory tests and diagnostic services, ensuring timely health monitoring and intervention.
- Prescription Drug Coverage: Coverage for all medically necessary prescription medications, reducing out-of-pocket expenses and ensuring medication adherence.
- Home Health and Personal Care Assistance: Skilled home care and personal care aides available to provide support with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety at home.
- Hospital and Skilled Nursing Care Coordination: Seamless coordination of hospital care and skilled nursing facility services when required, ensuring continuity of care.
- Specialist Medical Consultations: Access to a network of medical specialists across various disciplines including cardiology, nephrology, ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopedics, surgery, and podiatry, ensuring comprehensive medical expertise.
- Medically Necessary Transportation: Arrangements for medically necessary transportation to and from appointments, day center, and other healthcare services, removing transportation barriers.
Our multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and personal care aides, works collaboratively to provide readily accessible and coordinated care. This proactive and integrated approach allows us to effectively manage the health of your loved ones, aiming to prevent illnesses and reduce the need for hospitalizations commonly faced by seniors. By choosing Franciscan Senior Health & Wellness, you are opting for a proactive healthcare model focused on maintaining independence and enhancing quality of life.
Social Enrichment and Engaging Day Center Activities
Beyond medical care, we understand the critical role of socialization and mental stimulation in senior health. Franciscan Senior Health & Wellness’s adult day care programs, located near Dyer Hospital, offer a vibrant and supportive community where participants can engage in a variety of group activities and build meaningful connections. Our day centers are designed to be welcoming and engaging environments, offering a diverse range of activities tailored to different interests and abilities:
- Personalized and Group Exercise Programs: Customized exercise plans designed to improve strength, balance, and overall fitness, along with group exercise sessions to promote social interaction and motivation.
- Engaging Games and Activities: A wide selection of games including Bingo, Pokeno, Jenga, card games, and board games to foster cognitive function, social interaction, and enjoyment.
- Cognitive and Creative Pursuits: Activities such as crosswords, trivia challenges, music sessions, painting, and other creative arts to stimulate the mind and encourage self-expression.
Nutritious Meals in a Social Setting
Nutrition is a cornerstone of senior health. At our Franciscan Senior Health & Wellness Center, participants enjoy a hot, nutritious lunch daily in a comfortable and sociable group setting. Meals are carefully planned to be both delicious and health-promoting, and we readily accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy mealtime without concern.
Respite and Caregiver Support Services
We deeply appreciate the dedication and challenges faced by those caring for aging loved ones. Recognizing the importance of caregiver well-being, Franciscan Senior Health & Wellness provides respite care and support services. Our team of professionals offers guidance, resources, and emotional support to caregivers, helping them navigate their caregiving journey with greater confidence and peace of mind. Knowing your loved one is in capable and caring hands allows caregivers to take necessary breaks and maintain their own well-being.
Program Eligibility and Benefits for Dyer Seniors
Our adult day care programs and comprehensive services are available to individuals who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Age Requirement: Individuals aged 55 years or older.
- Service Area Residence: Residents within the Franciscan Senior Health & Wellness PACE service area in Dyer, IN.
- Chronic Health Conditions: Individuals who have chronic health conditions that would qualify them for nursing home level of care, but desire to remain living in their community.
- Community Living Safety: Individuals who are able to live safely in a community setting with the support of our program.
Who Benefits Most from the PACE Program at Dyer Hospital?
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at Franciscan Senior Health & Wellness is particularly beneficial for seniors in Dyer experiencing situations such as:
- Fragmented Care: Those receiving care from multiple providers without effective coordination.
- Financial Strain: Individuals struggling to afford the full cost of necessary care services privately.
- Functional Decline: Seniors experiencing decreased function following recent hospitalization due to illness or injury.
- Frequent Falls: Individuals with a history of falls, indicating a need for enhanced support and safety measures.
- Progressive Conditions: Those with degenerative or long-term conditions that current service systems are not adequately addressing.
- Unmet Needs: Individuals with non-Medicaid covered needs (e.g., therapy services) that, when addressed through PACE, can prevent or delay nursing facility placement.
- Social Isolation: Seniors who are socially isolated or living alone, particularly those with diagnosed dementia.
- Missed Appointments: Individuals who frequently miss medical appointments due to transportation or other challenges.
- Day Program Supplement: Those attending day health programs but requiring additional support due to medical frailty.
- Medication Challenges: Individuals experiencing difficulties with managing their medications independently.
- Mental Health Comorbidities: Seniors with medical conditions complicated by diagnosed mental illness.
- Emergency Care Reliance: Individuals with a history of multiple emergency room visits, hospitalizations, or short-term nursing home stays.
- High Care Management Needs: Those requiring significant case management time to ensure health and safety.
- Caregiver Overload: Caregivers who are finding it increasingly difficult to meet the evolving care needs of their loved ones.
Franciscan Senior Health & Wellness, conveniently located near Dyer Hospital, is committed to providing state-of-the-art medical care and comprehensive support services to seniors in Dyer, Indiana. Our adult day care programs offer a vital lifeline for seniors and their families, promoting independence, well-being, and a higher quality of life within a supportive and caring community.
