Who We Are
Helping Seniors and Caregivers in Mount Laurel, NJ
The Tender Adult Day Center, the only social day center in Burlington County, has been providing care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia since 1977. The center provides a safe, engaging and caring atmosphere for older adults, enabling people with Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and frail seniors to age in place with dignity by providing them with services that foster independence.
The organization's name -- The Tender -- refers to the small boat that ferries passengers from the shore to the waiting ship, a gentle metaphor for the journey of aging. We believe in partnership with the client and family, to provide services that fit their needs and to rediscover what makes them happy.
The Tender strives:
- To provide older adults an opportunity to get out of the house and receive both mental and social stimulation.
- To give caregivers a much-needed break in which to work, attend to personal needs, or simply to rest and relax; as well as a place to find hope, support, and community resources.
What We Do
The Tender is a warm and inviting place for people to gather. Our day center focuses on social and recreational activities, specifically for individuals with cognitive impairment. We offer a planned program of activities in a professional care setting, to engage our clients – giving them purpose in their day and opportunities to have fun. The combination of an enjoyable atmosphere and supervision promotes the health and independence of our clients.
Our adult day center’s goals are to focus on enriching clients’ lives, building upon their skills and strengths, and providing lots of social interaction. Our services include:
- Social activities. Planned activities are tailored to each clients’ abilities and needs, but encompass such things as arts and crafts, musical entertainment and sing-a-longs, mental stimulation games such as bingo, cards, stretching or other gentle exercise, reminiscence groups, and holiday and birthday celebrations.
- Nutrition. We provide seniors with nutritious meals and snacks.
- Services for caregivers. We offer a monthly support groups for caregivers, help for care planning, and caregiving education.
The Tender serves clients aged 60 and over or anyone of any age living with Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. Clients typically enjoy two to five days a week, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 1:30pm, at our residential community in Mount Laurel, NJ. IMPORTANT: All current COVID safety precautions as required by the State of NJ will be followed, and all attendees will need to be vaccinated.
Details
| (856) 234-5999 | |
| (856) 234-9074 | |
| jessica@thetender.org | |
| Jessica Curtis | |
| Executive Director | |
| https://www.thetender.org/ |
