Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be both rewarding and exhausting. As caregivers, you might feel like you’re juggling endless responsibilities, with little time to pause or recharge. Especially as we embark on the holidays and you find yourself trying to fit more activities and responsibilities into the same 24 hours. That’s where adult day care steps in—not just as a solution for respite, but as a place where meaningful connections and moments of joy are cultivated.
Take Clara, for example, one of the shining lights at ActivAge Sarasota. Her story, which was recently shared as a FaceBook post by Kris Chana, Founder of ActivAge Sarasota, is a heartwarming example of how adult day care centers can empower individuals to find purpose while giving caregivers the peace of mind they need.
Meet Clara (right). She isn’t drawn to the typical “activities” you might expect. Instead, she finds her joy in helping others and staying productive.
Therefore, her daughter will often send us a message, “Clara is on her way . . . get the projects ready!”
And we do! We rally to set up tasks like rolling silverware, decorating, folding laundry, or organizing our activity bins, making her feel like she’s one of the team.
Clara has a standing joke with us too: whenever I mention it might be time to put her on payroll, she laughs and says, “You couldn’t afford me anyway!”
Yesterday, Clara’s giving spirit created something special. She formed a beautiful connection with another member, Jane, acting as her personal companion for the day.
Clara helped Jane with activities, walked with her around “the Club,” and provided a warm sense of comfort and reassurance.
Clara’s joy was undeniable – her smile lit up the room, and you could just see how fulfilled she felt, knowing she was making a real difference.
In my 7 years since opening our first adult day club, I’ve learned that it’s not about the activities themselves.
It’s about creating meaningful experiences and honoring each person’s unique way of engaging.
For Clara, that means helping others – whether it’s supporting our team with tasks or being a companion to someone like Jane.
This is why we at ActivAge Sarasota strive to truly know our members and understand what gives them purpose.
When we do, magic like this happens!
With caring services like what’s found at ActivAge Sarasota, I’m certain you will relax more freely on your day off knowing that your loved one is truly making the most of their day at “The Club”!
The Sarasota and Bradenton professional community serving seniors is indeed robust and heart centered. This is just one of the many heartwarming stories I hear in the community daily. If I can connect you with a service as it pertains to real estate, your family, you’re your senior loved ones – please reach out. I’m happy to help in whatever way I can.
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