2022 The Year in Review

Q&A WITH GOLDEN DAY ADULT DAY PROGRAM

WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE GOLDEN DAY ADULT DAY PROGRAM?

Golden Day Adult Day’s mission is to provide safe and caring adult services that will offer meaningful programs to enhance dignity, independence, and quality of life of older persons and individuals with disabilities.

A group of dedicated parents, caregivers, and a grandparent started this program when the former program closed during COVID-19. We were very concerned that our loved ones would be forgotten and lose the many benefits of attending an Adult Day. In order to achieve the type of programming we desired; we knew we would have to start our own non-profit agency.

Q&A

WITH THE GOLDEN DAY ADULT DAY PROGRAM

WHERE DOES GOLDEN DAY ADULT DAY MEET AND HOW OFTEN DO PARTICIPANTS MEET? WHAT TYPE OF ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

Presently, Golden Day meets every other Monday from 1pm-4pm at Citizens Central, 617 Central Avenue in Fort Dodge. Our goal is to expand the days and hours in the coming months. Our activities include exercise, entertainment, crafts, music, arts, games, and food! We start each day with the Weather Board, the Pledge of Allegiance, and our mantra. We then take turns expressing what we are thankful for that day.

Adult day care offers programs that allow people with needs a chance to leave the house and be involved with others socially. Older adults or people living with a disability yearn for independence. An Adult day care gives one a chance to enjoy being on one’s own in a safe and caring environment, time away from the family, and to do things with others like them. Participants enjoy control over the activities they choose to do which increase a sense of well-being. The benefits for caregivers is also very important as it gives family members some time on their own. Caring for an older adult or a person with a disability puts overwhelming stress on families.

HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY HELP TO SUPPORT THE GOLDEN DAY ADULT DAY PROGRAM?

We have been extremely fortunate to receive many generous gifts to support our efforts. Yet like any non-profit organization, we could still use more support. If you would like to make a charitable donation, you may do so by donating to: Golden Day Adult Day c/o Fort Dodge Community Foundation 24 N 9th St Suite B Fort Dodge, IA 50501