Home 1
405 SW 41st Street, Suite 405 Renton, WA 98057, USA
Welcome to JOY Senior Day Care
A note from our Founder, Katie Gaswint, the pioneer of “JOY” Adult Day Care Homes.
“I was that caregiver that you are now. I want you to know my friend that we are here for you. Here’s my husband story…In 1996 John, my husband, age 55, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and that is where my journey began. At age 46, I never dreamed of becoming his caregiver. The plans we had for spending our golden years together were radically changed as I took on the role of caregiver and faced the news of his life's expectancy being only 8 years. His doctor explained that John did not know how to draw a clock and his time was broken now forever. My emotions were hitting me in every direction. I looked up and said, “Lord, I don't know how I’m going to do this.”
Quickly, it became clear that he could not be left at home alone while I worked. One day he bought a motorhome, which we could not afford, and another day he cut up my desk with a skill saw to make it “bigger”. I knew that in order to move forward, I had to quit my job. With the support of friends, family, and community leaders, I was able to open the first adult daycare home in Washington State and was able to stay home with John until he passed.
My old-fashioned nurses’ aide skills served me well as I began to care for other people with disabilities. Now, I and other family members would have time off as needed, not as dictated by an institution.
John passed April 19, 2007, and I was the one holding his hand when Jesus took his breath. This was my place to be, not someone else’s. God called me to provide a place where families can have hope and get the break, they need on a schedule that would work for them.
Katie
What JOY does:
● Adult Day Care Services - We have something for every season of life.
● Respite Care
● In Home Care
● Adult Family Home
● Final stage of life
● Transportation from home to home
Mission Statement (Why we do it)
At J.O.Y Adult Day Care, we are focused on the delivery of interactive and carefully planned activities made memorable and meaningful by the level of care we are able to deliver to our guests (“friends”) and their families. We want you to have the flexibility and recovery time we all need to better care for our loved ones.
“To be a part of the plan for your loved ones that respects their journey. Helping to keep families together longer.”
J.O.Y Adult Day Care strives to be the standard of creating a dignified environment for our friends. We believe our friends have a story to tell, and we would love to be in their memories. Whether it be our engaging activities curriculum or our familiar homelike environment, J.O.Y has something for your loved one.
Respite Care
Extended stay care for a day, week or more.
In Home Care:
We come to you to provide one on one care.
Adult Family Home:
We have move-in ready long term stay homes when a more permanent solution is required.
Final Stage of Life:
High care environment to allow the attention and dignity your loved one deserves.
Adult Day Care: A safe place to keep your loved one active and engaged with others. Keeping activities fresh and fun while providing skillful oversight. We are here when you need us. Allowing you to rest, do projects, recharge, run errands or simply go to work without worry or guilt.
“Any Day, Any time for Any Reason”
What is an Adult Daycare Home?
Adult Day Care is a planned program of activities in a professional care setting designed for older adults who require supervised care during the day, or those who are isolated and lonely. Adult day care centers enable seniors to socialize and enjoy planned activities in a group setting, while still receiving needed health services. These centers offer a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of each older adult, such as arts and crafts, musical entertainment, mental stimulation games, stretching or other gentle exercise, discussion groups, holiday and birthday celebrations, and local outings.
Adult Day Care:
• Provides a less expensive alternative.
• Decreases family caregiver burnout.
• Affords family caregivers the time to take care of their own needs.
• Allows spouses or children the ability to continue to work.
• Provides socialization, nutritious meals, exercise, outings & activities.