A new dementia care center in Norfolk is taking a non-traditional approach to help families caring for loved ones with cognitive decline.
The Silver Care Dementia Center has officially opened Lashley Village, a nonprofit adult daycare program operating from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The hours are designed to give caregivers time for themselves while their loved ones receive care, meals and activities in a homestyle setting.
“So Silver Care Dementia Center is a nonprofit 501c3 where we offer various programs,” said Erica Jones, co-founder and executive director. “We create innovative respite care programs for people living with dementia and to help their care partners with self-care. So we’re having a grand opening here at Silver Care Center for we call the Lashley Village.”…