Trinity Care Center
(TCC) is a state licensed, non-profit adult day care
and activities program. For the past
eleven years is has been providing supervised care on a daily basis to adults
who are unable to stay home alone. TCC, being wheelchair accessible, has been
able to provide its services to the individuals who are wheelchair-bound. It
also provides an opportunity for those who are socially isolated, to socialize
and make new friends.
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TCC
serves the area of
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We are
an agency of the
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Our staff
includes a full-time director and two program assistants. One volunteer registered nurse is available
for consultation and other needs.
Our Goals Include:
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To
provide a safe, supportive and caring environment to the participants.
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To
offer a cost-efficient way of providing long-term care.
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To
provide respite and prevent caregiver burnout. This allows families to continue
caring for their loved one in their home for a longer period of time.
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To
provide an opportunity for socialization to the participants who are socially
isolated through the group setting and activities of our program
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To
provide respite, support, and education for the families and other caregivers
on an on-going basis to meet their ever changing needs. This also allows
caregiver the option to continue with their present employment.
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To
increase the self-esteem of the participants through activities specifically
tailored to meet their needs, using their abilities and strengths.
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To serve as a liaison between families,
physicians, and other community services.
Participants:
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Provides
a safe, supportive and friendly place with supervised care by loving
professionals.
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Our
group setting provides plenty of opportunity to socialize with a group of
people. This helps the individuals who are
socially isolated and are lonely.
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The
activities are geared towards helping the participants feel successful, which
gives them a sense of accomplishment.
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The
sense of accomplishment increases the participants’ self-esteem.
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Participating
in various games and activities, while making new friends increases the
enjoyment of each day.
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Physical
activities and games along with a regular exercise program helps
the participant to maintain or improve the physical functioning by improving
circulation, joint flexibility, and muscle strength.
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Mental
activities and games exercise their minds, which helps maintain or improve the
participants mental functioning.
Caregivers:
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Our
program provides much needed respite for the caregiver.
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Receiving
respite helps prevent caregiver burnout, which is one of the major problems in
providing continued long-term care at home.
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This
helps the caregiver keep their loved one in the community for a longer period
of time.
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Respite
gives the caregiver time to meet many of their everyday needs, including the
healthcare needs. It is a fact that
caregivers who take care of themselves can take better care of their loved
ones.
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The
staff works as a liaison between the participant, the caregiver, and the
healthcare providers to meet the ever-changing need of the participant and the
caregiver.
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The
staff also provides education and support to the caregivers to meet the
challenges of providing long-term care at home.
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The
staff also helps support the caregiver in planning the future care of the
participant. Our staff makes referrals to other services in the community when
necessary.
The following criteria take into consideration the staff size, training
and safety of the participants in our group setting.
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The
applicant is required to have an initial screening/assessment interview by the
staff of TCC in the presence of the family member/caregiver.
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The
applicant needs to be able to understand and follow simple instructions.
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The
applicant needs to be able to fit into a group setting. Individuals requiring
constant supervision will not be eligible.
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The
family member/caregiver will be expected to provide the name and telephone
number of a person that can be reached in case of an emergency.
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The
applicant must be continent of bowel and bladder. He/she needs to be able to
attend to bathroom needs independently or with minimal assistance from the
staff. If needed, reminders will be given and a staff member will guide the
individual to the bathroom.
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The applicant
should be able to feed himself/herself, with minimal help.
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The
applicant must not require nursing care, since the staff is not qualified to
provide this type of care.
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If the
applicant is going to require medication while at the TCC, the caregiver/family
member will need to bring the medication in a clearly marked container with the
name of the medication and the person, the dosage and the schedule. The
medication will be stored in a locked cabinet at TCC. The staff will not
administer the medication, but will assist the person with it. No shots will be
given, since the staff is not trained to do so.
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The
applicant with aggressive or violent behavior, or with
the history of such behavior will not be eligible. Once enrolled in the program
if such behavior surfaces later on, the individual will be immediately
discharged from the program at the discretion of the staff. Safety of each and
every one is the top most priority.
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Once
enrolled in the program, family members/caregivers will be responsible for providing
transportation.
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After
enrolling into the program, the caregiver/family member will need to provide at
least one complete set of change of clothing for the participant to be kept at
TCC.
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Participant
will not be allowed to attend TCC while they have a contagious illness or
fever, including the common cold.
Our staff has loving individuals who provide the opportunity for each participant to feel accepted and nurtured on a daily basis. We realize that majority of the individuals we serve commonly suffer from multiple losses like losing loved ones, friends, physical health, financial security, employment, independence, etc. Some of them are going through an adjustment and/or grieving process. Keeping all these things in mind, our activities program is designed to meet the following goals:
· The activities are specifically tailored to meet the needs of each participant by building on their strengths and abilities. The main goal of each activity is for the participants to feel successful at that activity and, thus, increase their self-esteem.
· Our activities program aims at fostering the participant’s maximum level of independence. Each participant is encouraged to do as much as they can on their own; help and guidance is provided to those who need it, and only to the extent necessary for success.
· Another goal of our activities program is to help the participants achieve or maintain their optimal level of functioning, both physically and mentally. To achieve this, the activities are divided into two major groups: physical and mental.
· Activities like stretching exercises, bowling, bat-the-balloon, dart ball, horseshoe throw, basketball etc. help keep them physically active while having fun. All these activities are modified so that almost all the participants can participate in them and feel successful.
· The above activities improve circulation, joint flexibility and muscle strength. Improved muscle strength and balance helps the participants with basic activities of daily living (ADL). Strong ADLs are crucial to safely maintaining a degree of independence and, in turn, self-esteem.
· Number games like Bingo, Dominos, High or Low pricing games, etc. help keep participants in touch with numbers and basic math.
· Wheel of fortune, The Alphabet game, Word searches, Opposites, Rhyming words etc. help participants maintain language skills.
· Current events and “Today in History” help participants with reality orientation. Current events are reviewed in relation to the things that happened in the past. This also jogs their memory and provides an opportunity for reminiscence.
· Music is something that almost every participant has been able to relate to. Singing old, familiar and popular songs as well as hymns not only jogs the memory but also seems to provide an emotional outlet and enjoyment.
· Most of the participants love to do small jigsaw puzzles. It encourages them to think abstractly and also provides an opportunity for problem solving.
· Simple arts and crafts projects give them an opportunity to think at an abstract level and express their creativity.
· Every one wants to feel needed and to help others. Our participants help the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association by collating and addressing the newsletters. They help in the same way with the quarterly newsletters of TCC. This encourages self-esteem through helping others.
· Celebrating each participant’s birthday individually with a birthday party lets each participant know they are special and loved.
· The group setting of our program gives ample opportunities for the participants to socialize and make new friends who really care about one another. This reduces the social isolation that many face.
As you can tell our Daily Activities Program enhances the quality and meaning of life for our participants, while helping them maintain or improve their physical, social and mental functioning.
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Referrals are
accepted from all sources
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Typically the
family caregiver makes the telephone call
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A
pre-admission screening at
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Referrals may
be made on Monday through Friday
from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
To make a referral call
(931) 455-0755
At
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Assisting
our staff during different activities.
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Visiting
with the participants.
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Reading
to the participants.
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Sharing
talents such as music, story telling, and crafts.
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Playing
games with the group or individuals.
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Helping
in maintaining the building and the yard.
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Serving
on the volunteer board of directors.
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Serving
on the volunteer advisory board.
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Helping
with the planning and carrying out of fundraisers.
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Writing
grant proposals.
If you have any
time that you would like to share, we will be thrilled to hear from you. We will match your skills and desires with
the needs of TCC, so that your time with us is a rewarding experience.
“There is No
Greater Gift Than the Gift of Your Time.”
Contact:
708
(931)
455-0755
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Hours
of Operation: TCC is open Monday through Friday from 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM. Participants must be
picked up by the 5:00 PM closing time.
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Fees: Fees
are as follows:
$ 7 – One Hour
$25 – Half Day (Four Hours)
$35 – Full Day (Eight Hours)
$155 – Full Week (Monday through Friday all day)
** A sliding scale is available for those in need of reduced rates.
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Payment: Payment for the week should be made at the
end of that week. Families planning on paying on a monthly basis must notify
the Director.
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Scheduling: Most of our participants have designated
hours and days of the week for attending.
The family may make changes or cancellations up to the day before
service. This will allow for proper
staffing to be arranged.
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Holidays:
Holiday closures are as follows:
New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, Christmas Day, and the week between
Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Inclement
Weather: When the Tullahoma
City Schools are closed due to weather conditions, TCC will also be closed
(e.g. snow days). No fee will be charged
for these days. To clarify: If
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Safety
Escort: Each participant needs to be escorted inside
TCC by a caregiver and the staff made aware of the turnover of responsibility.
TCC makes every
attempt to meet the needs of our participants and their families. These policies and procedures will be
reviewed and revised as needed. Please
feel free to discuss any concerns with our staff. Your comments and suggestions are very
valuable to us