Waveny LifeCare Network has announced the opening of its new Navigator Adult Day Program (ADP), now accepting applications at its 3 Farm Road campus. The program, part of the broader Navigator Alzheimer’s & Dementia at Home (ADAH) initiative, offers a supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia while providing a daytime respite for caregivers.
New Canaan residents and their caregivers can register for the program free of charge. “Allowing caregivers to take a break and enjoy personal time during the day is a crucial step in managing the stress of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia,” said Kathleen Benevento, its Executive Director.
The Navigator ADP provides participants with cognitively stimulating activities, social engagement, and a safe environment under professional supervision. Hosted on Waveny’s renowned Main Street, participants will enjoy a light breakfast, a multi-course lunch, and access to a quiet space for independent activity and rest.
Accessible and Affordable Care
Thanks to generous donations and Waveny’s financial support, ADP’s costs have been significantly reduced: $130 for a full day (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and $65 for a half-day (9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). Transportation may also be available through local resources.
The program operates as a social model, focusing on supervision and engaging activities rather than clinical care or medication administration. Services include light personal care, meal assistance, and guided activities provided by Waveny’s award-winning Therapeutic Recreation team.
Comprehensive Support for Caregivers
The Adult Day offering is part of the larger Navigator Alzheimer’s and Dementia at Home (ADAH) program which offers a concierge-level service free to New Canaan residents and their caregivers, providing 24/7 emotional support, care options, cognitively stimulating activities, and long-term care planning. Members also gain priority access to Waveny’s continuum of care and referrals to trusted partners when necessary.
Additionally, participants have access to an overnight respite apartment in “The Village,” Waveny’s memory care assisted living community, with no minimum stay requirement.
How to Enroll
For more information or to enroll in the Navigator ADAH program or the Navigator Adult Day Program, contact Executive Director Kathleen Benevento at kbenevento@waveny.org or (203) 613-0847. For 24/7 Navigator assistance, call (203) 594-5289.
Community-Funded Initiative
The Navigator ADAH and Adult Day Program are made possible through the support of The New Canaan Community Foundation, local philanthropists Jim and Dede Bartlett, and Waveny LifeCare Network.