The recent census adjustment

resulted in some additional funding for the agency. With that new money

FSS is now able to offer a much-needed new service to seniors and their

families in Fayette County.

FSS recently entered into a

contract with Sarah's Adult Day Services, Inc., to provide daycare

for Fayette seniors in need. Sarah's is a daytime program designed

to help families take care of their loved ones as an alternative to nursing

home placement. The center offers programs for those with physical impairments,

dementia to include Alzheimer's, strokes, Parkinson's disease,

special diets, incontinency problems, isolation and loneliness, and developmental

disabilities.

There are customized activity

programs to include the Men's Club, therapeutic services, intergenerational

programming, beauty and barbershops, bathing services and physical activities.

Registered nurses and/or family

nurse practitioners, licensed social workers, registered activity coordinators,

state tested nurse aids and licensed dieticians staff the center.

Transportation is available

on a sliding scale for those families who are unable to transport their

loved ones to the center.

Call 770-461-0813 for information

or visit www.fayss.org.

- Janet McGregor

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