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Mattapan Adult Day Health Program http://www.bmc.org/mattapanadult

Mattapan Mass.

229 River Street

Mattapan

Mattapan, MA 02126Map this

The Mattapan Adult Day Health Program provides an alternative to nursing home placement. This service is available to adults who need assistance due to physical and/or mental challenges. Adult Day Health is a nursing based program that includes activities to increase socialization, social service...

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For more information:

Name: Deborah Agati
Position: Program Director
Email: madhp@verizon.net
Phone: 617-298-7970
Fax: 617-298-0517

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Arts and Crafts, Healthcare ItemsThe Mattapan Adult Day Health Program seeks donations of arts and crafts items or health care products, such as shampoo, soap, or toothpaste for our clients use. Arts and crafts is a large part of our program and we are seeking items to use in this endeavour. We need paper, glue, paint, canvases for painting, beads, etc. Any donation is appreciated.
Computer NeededAn adult day health program seeks donation of computer and/or other related equipment. Small budget can't accommodate this purchase. Thank you for any help you can provide.
Give EducationFunding cuts have hurt the program. Please donate a gift of education. The members of the program staff are trained and educated on an on-going basis. Help support the education and future of healthcare workers.
Holiday Giving OpportunityThe elders, disabled, visually impaired, person's with mental illness attending our program could use your donations. We are looking for items of personal use, hairbrushes, combs, nail clippers, shampoos, soaps, toothpaste. etc. Monetary contributions of any amount are accepted with our deepest gratitude. All donations go directly to the care or well being of our clients. Make an elderly or disabled person happy!!! We also invite all to come and showcase their talents, we have had a magician, dance group, ice cream socials all donated to the clients program. Please help our funding has been cut.
28 Years Success Story!A 28 year success story When Shirley came to the program 28 years ago there was doubt that her health could be maintained to keep her living independently. Shirley’s dedicated Nurse Joan has been monitoring and treating her health care needs for 22 of the 28 years that she has attended. Their bond has been forged through the years of being together 5 days a week at Mattapan Adult Day Health Program. The program is designed to maintain the client’s health and status within the community and keep them outside of a nursing home situation. “Shirley needed attention to a medical issue that was dire and could have included amputation. Every day we address the issue and have staved off radical surgery.” I am proud to have worked with Shirley for so long. She is a wonderful and caring individual. It has been a pleasure to assist her in living independently.” says Joan. Deborah Agati, Program Director concurs “Our program is proud to have the longest attending member of an adult day health program in Massachusetts come here. It is a testament to the care and education she has received in maintaining her level of health by attending the program. Other clients like Mindel and Jose are a close second having 27 years of attendance and all three have remained within the community during this time.” We offer healthcare and socialization for all, an alternative to nursing home placement for some and family respite for others. The program serves elders and adults with disabilities that prevent them from being completely independent. The client is transported to and from the program which runs from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Services provided include: skilled nursing care, social service, therapies, exercise, arts and crafts, a nutritious breakfast and lunch along with a snack in the morning and afternoon. The program also teaches clients and their families how to navigate the systems in place for them and also how to manage health care issues. If you would like more information or to refer a client please call 617-298-7970, most insurance companies offer 100% coverage. *Since writing this story Mindel passed away living in the community and being cared for daily by the Mattapan Adult Day Health Program for over 27 years.
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