St. Agnes Adult Day Service Center sits at 1859 Harrison Blvd in Valparaiso, Indiana, and has been around since 1997, offering daytime care for adults who can't stay home alone. Ms. Barbara Kubiszak runs the center as the Director, and together with the staff, they try to help older adults and people with disabilities stay as independent as possible by giving them a safe and friendly space during the day. The center is nonprofit and gives special attention to adults living with Dementia and Alzheimer's, making sure they have activities and supervision from morning until late afternoon, Monday to Friday, except holidays. The place feels secure with alarmed doors and has practical amenities like a solarium, a serenity garden, a shower room, and a beauty parlor two times a month, plus comfortable recliners for those who need a nap.
People who go there get to join in a lot of group games and activities such as Bingo, Uno, folding laundry, setting the lunch table, cooking, gardening, crafts, music, and simple exercise classes, plus outings into the local community, so everybody stays busy and connected. There's a clear focus on social interaction, reminiscing, and support to help ease loneliness. For health needs, the staff gives incontinence care, helps with taking medicine (if requested by a doctor), does monthly weight and blood pressure checks, and arranges for a visiting podiatrist and a foot doctor to come by once a month. A scholarship fund helps people based on income, trying to make sure those who need help can join, too. Seniors at the center can use showers, join structured daily routines, and participate in monthly support groups or make use of the outdoor patio for summer cookouts. The flat daily rate includes these services, and the staff pays attention to dignity, equality, and respect no matter someone's background or financial means.
St. Agnes keeps up a calendar full of special youth and church programs, plus community activities like Toys for Tots, showing the center wants to stay connected and inclusive. Volunteers can help out by running programs or even spending one-on-one time with participants. The center isn't a nursing home or a live-in place-it's for adults and seniors who want to stay active, supported, and cared for during the day, before heading home in the evening. Everything adds up to a practical place that's meant to support both the mental and physical needs of adults who need supervision or help during daytime hours, while also letting them be part of a caring community.
