OSIP Adult Day Services

Services

ACTIVITIES

OSIP Adult Day Services Participants spend the day socializing with friends, new and old, while:

· Participating in arts and crafts activities

· Watching slide shows of near and distant places

· Listening to and participating in musical events

· Talking about current events and reminiscing about days of old

· Enjoying such excursions as attending local school performances or going on shopping trips

· Exchanging library books and videos

· Engaging in interactive and cognitive activities such as group crosswords, Let’s Make a Deal, card games, dominoes, penny auctions and Yankee Swaps.

HEALTH SERVICES

· Vital signs are monitored on a weekly basis, more often as needed

· Health assessment and screening

· Health advocacy

· Medication review and administration

· Health education and counseling

· Collaboration and consultation with local health professionals

· Referrals to health care providers are made when appropriate

· ACLS/CPR certification

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

OSIP Adult Day Services is a valued program in our community, enjoying a strong relationship with:

· the local librarian who provides book delivery and exchange services

· staff in the high school art, music and drama departments who invite us to attend performances or bring creative arts to us;

· elementary school classes that share their poetry and writing as well as their baking projects

·  a local women’s vocal group that provides seasonal musical entertainment and

· community volunteers providing a number of services. 

OSIP is an acknowledged reference source for area seniors seeking services and contact information.  We also encourage people to call the 2-1-1 Senior Helpline for assistance in identifying and obtaining needed services.

MEALS

OSIP Adult Day Services provides nutritious cooked-on-site meals and snacks for its participants in compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).  On arrival in the morning, participants are served a light breakfast consisting of juice, fruit, toast and a choice of milk, tea or coffee.  The noon meal menu is printed monthly and provides a balance of the food groups identified in the USDA Food Pyramid.  Participants’ special needs with regard to weight control, allergies or other health issues are accommodated as necessary.

EXERCISE

OSIP Adult Day Services offers a daily exercise program.  The exercise program was specifically designed by a physical therapist for the elderly.  The exercises take place from a seated position and focus on maintaining or improving both small and large motor skill functioning.

RESPITE

Whether the participant is a family member or someone sharing your home, knowing that your loved one is in a safe and fun environment allows caregivers much needed “time off”.  This kind of separation enhances the enjoyment felt and the quality of time spent when the participant and caregiver are home together.

 

 

Nutritious cooked-on-site noon meals, light breakfasts, wholesome snacks.  Crafts, games, exercise program, vital signs monitoring, library books are delivered and picked up, current events programs, live musical performances, transportation to and from the program.

OSIPADS

P.O. Box 25

Newbury, VT 05051

Phone: (802) 866-5465