Young in Spirit Adult Day Center sits at 6150 Oakland Ave. in St. Louis, inside Forest Park Hospital, and offers adult day services for older adults and people living with Alzheimer's, dementia, chronic illnesses, brain injuries, and other conditions that make daily care challenging, and folks come here from Jefferson, St. Louis, and St. Louis City counties. The center gives caregivers a place to bring their loved ones for the day, so they can take a needed break, and everyone who attends can get involved in social and therapeutic activities, health services, and help with daily needs, including incontinence care. People find the location handy, being right by hospitals, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, parks, theaters, plenty of churches, and even some fun places to visit like the Zooline Railroad and Amtrak. Transportation's available, and there's parking without hassle.
What makes Young in Spirit a little different, there's this big focus on pickleball, offering the "Paddle with a Purpose" program, which connects to community play and exercise, and they've got things like Team ONIX, good sponsorships, and even a whole guide teaching visitors about pickleball-how to play, what equipment to use, and how to select paddles. There's a shop for paddles, balls, and other gear, so you can pick out exactly what you need for tournament, performance, or recreational play, plus protective eyewear, bags, and nets. The center puts energy into activity and engagement, but never ignores the core needs of seniors, providing services designed to help older adults keep some independence while getting the support they need through access to health care, group activities, and friendly supervision. The place tries to live up to its name, giving adults a lively environment for mind, body, and spirit during the daytime.
