Purpose
Walker Adult Day Health promotes healthy aging with the focus to improve and enhance overall wellness.
Through a System of supportive services in one location the program conveniently assists people experiencing isolation due to physical and psychosocial demands. Attendance maintains and/or increases independence for older adults. Participants can continue to live at home and remain an active part of family and community.
About Us
The program is in its ninth year of business in Walker, MN. Adult Day programs have evolved from a 4 hour day, up to a 12 hour day with numerous activities to maintain a healthy and rewarding lifestyle. Participants choose the days and length of attendance that best support their individual goals.
A new 3,200 square foot facility was built in 2016.
We can serve 30 participants per day and have two buses with contracted drivers to transport to and from surrounding rural areas around Walker.
Walker Adult Day Health will continually evolve to meet the on-going needs of our participants. Patios, raised gardens, rock features and paved walking trails are a glimpse of what has been implemented to compliment an atmosphere of enjoyable activities.
Beautiful facility.
Registered nurse expertise.
Activities planned according to participant interests.
Group activities provide social interaction.
Activities to support mind and body.
Friendships!
Opportunities to do what you love.
Whirlpool bath option.
Comfortable rides to and from the program.
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Services
Participants choose services based on what they believe will assist them to function at their highest potential. Most choose to attend between 9 AM and 3 PM to encompass socialization, nutrition, and fitness opportunities.
- Health Office
- Consultation
- Information and Referral
- Registered Nurse/review & monitor health concerns
- Recreational/Educational/Social Programming
- Nutritional Meals to meet dietary needs
- Physical Fitness Equipment
- Exercise Routines
- Whirlpool Bath/Shower
- Community Outings
- Peer and Staff Camaraderie
- Transportation available
Who can Benefit
Everyone! Current participants contribute incredible life stories. They are individuals who have paved the way towards today’s life quality. Many choose to utilize Walker Adult Day Health because they are less active due to changes in health, which influences their ability to manage activities of daily living and quality driving techniques. Stroke, diabetes, heart disease, dementia, chronic pain, osteoporosis, arthritis, sight and hearing challenges, loneliness, are some of the health histories addressed in care. The program regularly connects participants with friends and community. Relationships cultivated continue to transform the lives of both staff and participants.
Participants have opportunity to improve their strength and endurance.
Volunteer
We welcome volunteers!
You can assist and interact with participants through various activities. You too will benefit from working with an amazing group of people encompassing many years of life experiences.
Contact Us
You or someone you know may qualify for benefits through Veterans Administration, Medical Assistance, Walker Adult Day Health Subsidy, and/or Long Term Care Insurance.
You may be thinking about a relative, neighbor or friend that could use a little support. We are happy to visit with you.
Find Us Here
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Walker Adult Day Health
6835 Cranberry Bog Trail,
PO Box 1465
Walker, MN 56484
Phone: 218.547.1242
Email: wads@arvig.net
Staff
Deb Pierce, RN, Quality Assurance Director
dpierce@adultdayservicesbemidji.com
April Collman, Quality Assurance Director
Nikki Clark, Program Director
Missy Zubke, Driver/Direct Care
Kathy Ullom, Driver/Direct Care
Christine Doncaster, Support Staff
Juane Mieseler, Support Staff
Walker Adult Day Health is supported, in part, by American Legion Post #134, Sons of the American Legion, Rotary Club of Walker, the Mardag Foundation and a Live Well at Home grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).