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Miller's Place Brochure  (prints on 2 pages)

Alzheimer's Day Care.  This program began in 1990 in response to the community's need for respite services for individuals caring for persons with Alzheimer's or other related dementia. Family members can bring their loved one to Miller's Place for a few hours or for a full day, knowing that they are in a safe and caring environment.  Each member of our caring staff has completed the Activity Director Certification program, and takes part in ongoing training to enhance their skills for working with this special population. At Miller's Place, the program focus is on what an individual can do, rather than on limitations.  Activities include social interaction, reminiscent type games, sing-a-longs, musical entertainment, crafts, and theme parties.  Appropriate exercise is an important part of the program. The reasonable daily fee includes a nutritional lunch, as well as a morning and afternoon snack. We provide assistance with transportation arrangements, and third party payer funding is also available.

 The Adult Day Health Care.  Initiated in 1999, this program serves medically fragile adults over the age of eighteen with physical and mental impairments that limit their ability to care for themselves and may be at risk for nursing home placement. The therapies (physical, occupational, and speech) provided in the Adult Day Health Care program can assist one in improving or maintaining strength and mobility. Our Registered Nurse will monitor a client's diabetes, blood pressure or cardiac problems. In addition, a Registered Dietician is available to supervise the provision of meals, as well as provide nutritional counseling. The Social Worker can assist in coordinating the needs of the individual with available resources in the community, as well as provide counseling. Medi-Cal insurance and some long-term care insurance providers cover the cost of this program. Daily fees include a nutritional lunch, as well as a morning snack. Arrangements for transportation are included in the daily fee. Third party payer funding is also available.

Resource Center.  Our library of books, videotapes, and other resources are available to the public on a checkout basis.  We can provide information on subjects from legislative issues to home care.  Other community programs are also available. 

Caregiver Support Groups.  Miller's Place facilitates two support groups for caregivers in the community at 730 McHenry Avenue, Modesto:

	Every second and fourth Wednesday evening of the month at 6:30 pm.
	Every fourth Thursday morning of the month at 9:30 am.

 Activity Director Classes.  Training opportunities for students, professionals and other persons providing care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other related dementia is a major objective of the Alzheimer Day Care program.  As a result, Miller's Place offers a seventeen-week State-certified Activity Director course that offers professional training for those seeking to become activity directors in care facilities.  
Miller's Place Activity Director Class, Thursday evenings - August 2 - November 15.  Click here for more information and the Activity Director Class registration form  (interactive PDF document) (prints on one page).