Still Waters Adult Day Center News & Updates
Still Waters Adult Day Center is a person centered, faith based, and activity rich center for our seniors. We provide a safe place Monday - Friday for seniors to engage with other seniors to encourage social, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America |
Thank you to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America for their generous donation to Still Waters to help support our music therapy program. We offer music therapy twice weekly at the center. Music therapy offers many benefits especially for those in varying stages of dementia. Studies show music therapy improves focus, improves their ability to communicate with those close to them, and may lower their dependence on psychiatric drugs. We are so grateful that they too see the need to support our music program at Still Waters. If you are looking for some great resources on Alzheimer's and Dementia for caregivers visit their website. AFA provides a wide variety of resources for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. Whether you are just starting out on your journey with Alzheimer’s or dementia, or have been on the journey for a while, they are here for you. No one is alone on their journey.
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Women's Fund of Central Indiana - A CICF Fund |
Women's Fund believes that when a woman is successful, her community is strengthened.
Women’s Fund of Central Indiana is highly regarded as the most influential organization creating transformative and sustainable change for women and girls in central Indiana. We received funding to design care workshops weekly specifically for our ladies to address relaxation, socialization, and stress relief. Our goal with adding additional programs will help our ladies with depression, address stress, social isolation, and increase physical activities. This funding will also help us expand our caregiver support to include monthly women only education and activities to address mental health with this high-risk group.
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Thank you for everyone's support for another successful #GivingTuesday! We raised over $10,000 to support our scholarship fund at Still Waters. This year alone we have served 12 guests with the scholarship funds. Thank you for helping support our mission to make sure anyone that needs support receives support!
Join us in person or live on Monday, December 4 from 11am-noon as we take 20 laps around the lot as we RACE FOR REMEMBRANCE!
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Caregiver Spotlight- Donna and Vince |
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In 2012 Vince suffered a head injury from as a result of a traffic accident. Many reports find that head injury is a significant risk factor for dementia, especially in younger people and men. It causes the brain to move violently within the skull, leading to problems with thinking, memory, concentration, mood and behavior.
After many tests and doctor visits Vince was diagnosed with dementia. From 2012 to 2022 they didn't let that diagnosis effect their lifestyle. They still went on vacations and loved spending time together. They cherished their time together!
After COVID, Donna noticed a decline and knew she needed help. A few neighbors suggested Still Waters for Vince. She came for a tour and realized that both her and Vince needed Still Waters.
As Donna states, 'Still Waters helps me have time to myself. Vince has always been a social person, so he thrives at Still Waters. Every day when I pick him up, he is happy and smiling! We started with 2 days and saw the success and increased it to 3 days."
Donna is always a ray of sunshine when she comes to Still Waters. Even on the toughest days she comes in with a smile and a sense of humor. She has been an inspiration with other caregivers and Seniors at our Preparing to Grow old series and our Coffee Hour.
This quote reminds me of Donna, "Keep your face always toward the sunshine- and shadows will fall behind you." Walt Whitman
Donna's face is always facing the sun!
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Join us for coffee hour at Still Waters, Jan 17th, 9:30am-11am |
Our first coffee hour was such a success. The group decided to meet monthly. Our next coffee hour is Wednesday, Jan 17 at 9:30am. This is a group of current and previous caregivers that enjoy creating friendships and laughs with others. Join us for a cup of coffee and a treat while chatting with others. Please drop in anytime during the coffee hour. This is a safe space for you to feel less alone and receive mutual support from others. |
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Gift Wrapping Services Dec 11-22 |
Christmas Gift Wrap Service
December 11-22
Need help getting ready for the holidays? We can help! Bring your unwrapped gifts to Still Waters Adult Day Center and let us do the work! No need to bring anything except your gifts.
Drop off your gifts between 7 AM- 10:30 AM
Monday through Friday at 7160 Shadeland Station, Door #3 starting Monday, Dec 11 through Friday, Dec 22. Our talented and hard-working elves will wrap, ribbon, and tag them. You can pick them up between 3-6 pm the same day! There is a recommended $2-3 donation per package for this service. Questions? Please call (317) 284-0837 or email diana@stillwatersadc.org
All monies raised will go to support programming at Still Waters.
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Garden Expansion - Volunteer Support Needed |
This past summer we were blessed to receive funding from AARP to expand our existing garden. The garden supported our center and the community. The Shamrock Garden Club saw the success of our expansion and will be working with us this coming year to expand our garden to include flowers! We are so excited to have the volunteer support from this group to include fresh cut flowers to our garden.
But we are in need of two additional beds for the flowers. If you know anyone who is interested in helping us build two additional beds, please let me know. This would be a great Boy Scout or Girl Scout project!
Please share this with others.
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Caregiver Support Groups December 13 and 27 9:30-10:30am |
We will have Caregiver Support Groups Wednesday, December 13 and 27 at Castleton United Methodist Church, 7101 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46256, in the Legacy Room from 9:30am-10:30am. The Legacy Room is just to the left after entering the front door (just under the overhang).
Just a reminder the Caregiver Support Group is on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
This is free and open to the community. You do not need to have a guest at Still Waters to attend.
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Aging Well: In a Holistic Lens |
Art Exhibit I Conversation I Meditation
Join visiting artist Julie McColly Hill for our winter wellness series. To launch the series, Julie will share a collection of art panels that she created for the Living Well With Dementia Conference held last spring in Indianapolis. This eight-panel exhibit features two sets of images. In the first set, the artist applies a holistic perspective to unpack the meaning of Dementia Friendly Environments using the language of symbols. The second set of images is a multi-media abstract expression of the first set. The inspiration for the abstract re-interpretation came from Julie’s personal experience as a caregiver.
Julie’s mother was one of the first participants at Still Waters. She and her family successfully applied this “holistic perspective of aging well” to navigate difficult family conversations and decisions regarding her mother's plan of care. With hindsight, Julie also credits routine meditation practice as being instrumental in managing the stress of balancing work, family, and the role of caregiver.
This winter, Julie will lead a routine meditation practice on Tuesdays from 3-4:30p.m. During each session participants will explore a variety of meditation techniques and discover the foundational difference of the eastern and western approach to medicine. Suitable for people of all ages and perfect for beginners, this meditation practice is intended to be an introduction to the mind, body, spirit connection. The program is free and open to the general public. Reserve your spot today.
Mindful Movement Meditation | December 5, 12, 19 | from 3-4:30
Mindful Movement Meditation | January 9, 16, 23, 30 | from 3-4:30
Culminating Event | Healing Sound Meditation |TBA
Meditation sessions will be held at Still Waters
7160 Shadeland Station, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256 | Open to people of all ages
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Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers! |
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22 Starving Artist- Elijah Stephen
AARP
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Arts with a Purpose
ATT Pioneers
Blakely VanderKopple
Bongo Boys
Brave Heart Foundation
Central Indiana Community Foundation
Clearvista Lake Health Campus
Crafty Foxes with Faith Presbyterian Church
Creative Nature
CUMC Endowment
Fort Harrison State Park
Herron School of Art and Design, IU Indianapolis
Indiana Arts Commission
Indiana Flute Circle
IUPUI Office of Community Engagement
Julie McColly Hill
Kendra's Florist
Love on a Leash
New Horizons Flute Choir
Reminisce with Meredith
Reynolds - Milcinovic musicians
Second Helpings
Shamrock Garden Club
Still Kickin Cloggers
The Waters of Castleton
Ukeladies
USAging
Women's Fund of Central Indiana
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If you have a special skill and/or talent, we would love to have you at Still Waters! We are always looking for volunteers to assist with fun and innovative programming! Find out more about how you can make a difference in the lives of a senior! Contact Diana at diana@stillwatersadc.org.
Other ways to support the center:
If you shop at Kroger, please link Still Waters Adult Day Center to your Kroger card. We will get annual donations to support our center through your shopping at Kroger. Thanks for your continued support! It is easy to do. Just use the link provided. Registration link
Another way to support the center is through our Amazon wish list. We appreciate any help! Registration Link
Make sure you follow us on social media! We love to highlight our guests and activities daily.
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