Child & Family Services of Southwestern Michigan, Inc. (CFSSWMI) has been serving
our community for the past 119 years. Since 1991 we have offered Day Services for Seniors (DSS) programs serving the Alzheimer's
and dementia populations, in addition to individuals with other physical impairments. Currently it is estimated that as many
as 5.2 million people in the U.S. have Alzheimer's disease. This number is expected to grow over the next 50 years as
the population ages and life span increases.
Our agency is a non-profit
corporated accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). We are committed to following the highest standards of care in
our facilities. Our mission is to foster the development of community, family and individual potential and capabilities which
support health, self sufficient, fully functional lives for children, families and adults of all ages. Our commitment to excellence
is evidenced by fact that both our day services programs were first in the state of Michigan to be registered as Eden Alternative Centers. The Eden Alternative Model of Care
is based on the philosophy of self-determination and enhances the lives of elders and their families, as well as the staff
and volunteers who work together to provide direct service in our centers.
We are also partnered
with the Michigan and National Day Service Support Group. This group is a coalition of adult day service providers throughout
the state of Michigan. They provide the latest tools and resources for Day Service employees, which include creative activities,
growth and development of high quality adult day service programs, and support through quarterly meetings and annual conferences.
Our Day Services for Seniors program philosophy and mission assures the highest quality of life for our seniors and consequently
assisting them in maintaining independence in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
This program
also allows caregivers to continue to work outside their home and/or have respite from the care of a loved one who requires
24 hour, 7 day care and the opportunity to keep their loved ones in the home longer. Nursing home care can be cost
prohibitive, not to mention the guilt and stress care providers often feel when having to make a decision to place a loved
one in a long-term care facility. Seniors can suffer from loneliness, boredom and helplessness. Our Day Services for Seniors
Program alleviates these problems. While in our program, clients experience an atmosphere of choices, variety and spontaneity.
They are surrounded by plants, animals, music and caring individuals of all ages. The senior's life is value. There is
opportunity to give care as well as receive care. Socialization occurs and friendships are formed.
Locations
Our Day Services for Seniors program has two campuses: Benton Harbor and Paw Paw. Both campuses are open from 7:30
a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information on the individual campuses, call Paw Paw (located at 116 Gremps, Paw Paw, MI 48079)
at 269-657-0540, or 1-866-237-1892 or
email the supervisor. For the Benton Harbor campus (located at 2450 S. M-139, Benton Harbor, MI 49022) call 269-934-7355
or
email the supervisor.
