Bay Aging, a leading nonprofit Area Agency on Aging serving the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck, is offering scholarships for Gloucester Adult Day Care.
GADC provides respite services for individuals aged 18 and above who need daytime supervision and care due to conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and cognitive decline. This service allows caregivers to maintain their work, personal schedules, or take a break while ensuring continued care for their loved ones.
Suzanne Blanks, Director of GADC, emphasizes the importance of this scholarship, stating, “It will help address the needs of clients who may fall within the financial gaps of the system. No family should have to choose between caring for their loved one at home and institutional placement based on finances.”
GADC operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering activities like arts and crafts, music, games and recreational therapies. The program includes two home-c...