Friendship House* Adult Day Care

Caregivers whose loved ones have attended Friendship House, in their own words:  

"Friendship House has been a life saver for me as a caregiver and stimulating for my wife who has dementia."

"Friendship House helps me balance caring for my 92-year-old mother, my 14-year-old daughter and myself. Mom looks forward to the days she goes to Friendship House and it's the highlight of her week."

Friendship House, a social adult day center operated by the Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey, is a safe haven where individuals with physical and cognitive challenges can find acceptance, companionship and practical assistance while their primary caregivers are afforded the peace-of-mind required to take a respite. The goal of Friendship House is to bring some joy into the lives of its clients and then return them to the care of loved ones who are refreshed by the "off duty" time we have provided.

Dispelling some myths about adult day care
Many people who are unfamiliar with social adult day programs have misconceptions about the services they provide. That may explain why visitors to Friendship House are often surprised to find a happy group engaged in diverse activities designed to help maintain their optimum physical and mental function and best possible quality-of-life.

Our staff, which includes program and activities coordinators, certified home health aides and a nurse, maintain a caring, stimulating, therapeutic and enjoyable environment. In fact, Friendship House provides:

• Personalized attention based upon individualized care plans for every client
• Supervision of medications by a registered nurse
• A nutritious lunch and snacks each day
• Psycho-social health screenings
• Socialization, peer interaction and companionship
• Discussions and current events
• Exercise programs developed in consultation with VNA physical and occupational therapists  
• Therapeutically-oriented recreation and craft programs
• Outings
• Certified pet therapy
• Consultation and referral to other services as needed
• Music therapy
• Caregiver support

Admission information

• Friendship House is open to all adults who require supervision due to physical and cognitive concerns including incontinence and mild to moderate dementia related to Alzheimer's, stroke and other illnesses
  
• Safe, reliable transportation to and from the center's location in Boonton is available
  
• The center is open Monday through Friday. Clients can attend on a limited schedule or five days per week
  
• Financial assistance with fees is available