As we grow older, we continue to hold on to the essence of who we are: our talents or interests, and especially our independence. In the heart of North Philadelphia, you’ll find a senior care center that takes a “participant first” approach.
InnovAge is more than just a daytime activity for seniors. It is an ‘all-inclusive care’ facility with clinical individuals and holistic plans. Here our loved ones can integrate into society and still return home to sleep in their beds.
InnovAge collectively cares for each participant through physiotherapy, dentistry, podiatry, transportation, on-site triage and a pharmacy. In addition, InnovAge’s transportation is a door-to-door service. In addition to clinical care, InnovAge helps alleviate food insecurity, another challenge many seniors face, by offering center-based meals and meal plans.
What sets them apart is the way they embody and nurture the interests of their participants, allowing them to thrive in their own way. They help encourage each senior to get involved in their interests. They offer a range of activities such as chair yoga, arts and crafts, gardening and card games. They provide entertainment, including Elvis impressions, to someone who sings oldies. And for those who like to be pampered, there are also salon appointments for hair and nails.
But the truth is that choosing a place of care for our loved ones is not always easy. As role reversal begins within our families, we quickly become their primary care coordinators while still meeting the expectations of our own lives. However, there is an option to ease that responsibility and connect with our family members in a new way.
When you walk into InnovAge, you are welcomed with a welcoming smile, loving staff and a warm environment. By simply watching the current participants enjoying time together, it’s easy to get the feeling that the senior in your life is being well cared for throughout the day.
You can rest assured that their daily medical needs, as well as their mental and emotional needs, will be met. Innovage is a place that provides comfort knowing that your loved one is cared for in every aspect of their health, while keeping their dignity intact.
InnovAge is always open for registration. The staff can help you evaluate your options, see if you qualify for the program, and talk about how the program can meet your specific health care needs. For more information, visit InnovAge.com.
