Adult Day Program (ADP)
The Adult Day Care Center provides non-medical care to persons 18 years of age and older who need personal care services, supervision and assistance with daily living activities on less than a 24 hour basis. Meals, entertainment and activities are provided. ADP is open Monday through Friday, except holidays. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Participant Benefits
Adult Day Program provides a healthy, safe environment enriched with activities that promote social connection, memory, and an overall improved quality of life.
- Promotes independence
- Honors dignity
- Exercises body
- Nurtures and revitalizes the mind
- Stimulates senses and memory
- Fosters friendships
Care Givers’ Benefits
- Peace of mind
- Time for personal needs and interests
- Assists with personal care, medical monitoring, and medication
- Facilitates access to community services and care giver support
Alzheimer's Resource Center
Shasta County's only certified Alzheimer's Resource Center. The ARC program was initiated to help meet the respite needs of unpaid caregivers and provide a meaningful experience for persons with dementia. It was designed to provide a service for persons who frequently are not accepted by existing service programs. There are no age, financial or other qualifications for eligibility to participate.
Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions
These programs offer seniors on a limited income an opportunity to assist children or other senior citizens. Participants are screened, trained, placed at a volunteer station and, while serving, receive a s mall stipend for each hour of service and mileage reimbursement which is not taxed or considered income in order to qualify for any other senior programs. Foster Grandparents spend up to 20 hours a week working with at risk children in various school settings, while Senior Companions assist frail elderly in their homes.
For more information about the Foster Granparent and Senior Companions programs click here.
MSSP (Multipurpose Senior Services Program)
MSSP is a Medi-Cal program, funded through the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C. and the Department of Health Services in the State of California. MSSP's goal is to help the frail elderly live an independent life of dignity at home by delaying or preventing institutional placement. the MSSP serves Shasta, Lassen, Trinity, and Siskiyou counties. For more information on the MSSP click here.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
RSVP provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, day care centers, police departments, hospitals and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental insurance while on duty, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.
For more information on RSVP click here.
Advocates
Golden Umbrella Advocates serve senior citizens and disabled adults of Shasta County by providing information, assistance and referral, Representative Payee services and assistance with problem resolution. The Advocates work closely with other agencies and organizations to assure the safety of participants and that all needed services are provided. Information about senior and disabled services is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling 223-6034 in the greater Redding area, and 1-800-400-6446 in all other areas. For more information on the Advocates program click here.
