Friends of Adult Day Health Care, Inc. (FADHC), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established in 1983 by community members who wanted to put their support for Yolo Adult Day Health Center (Center) on permanent footing. Their dream to offer an alternative to institutionalization for frail and disabled adults started in the early 1970's, when a group of Yolo County residents began searching for a better way to care for adults whose health problems interfered with independent living. Their goal was inspired by the geriatric day hospital, a model of health care widely used in Britain, to help people be able to function in the community, prevent deterioration and avoid unnecessary institutionalization. In the early 1980's, they persuaded the Yolo County Health Department to build a facility using special state and local funds. The Center opened in January 1984 as the first built-to-purpose adult day health center in California. In 1990, with the assistance of a grant from the California Department of Aging, a specialized program was developed to better serve individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. The partnership between FADHC, Yolo County and Dignity Health continues to this day, with FADHC dedicated to community fundraising and education, Yolo County responsible for the building and Dignity Health maintaining the license and managing the program. After 40 years of operation, Yolo Adult Day Health Center continues to successfully meet its original goals of a person-centered congregate treatment program and operates in the warm community spirit put forth by the founders.
Friends of Adult Day Health Care (FADHC) is committed to promoting the health, dignity, and independence of frail older and disabled adults and their caregivers by supporting Yolo Adult Day Health Center through fundraising and community awareness.
Yolo Adult Day Health Center, in collaboration with Friends of Adult Day Health Care, Yolo County and Dignity Health, is embarking on the renovation of a new building twice the size of our current site. With a post pandemic growing waiting list, this is sorely needed to continue to provide frail and disabled adults day healthcare services within the community where they belong.
Our current fundraising efforts are focused on the Therapeutic and Sensory garden that will be constructed adjacent to the dining room.
As we think of a garden, we are reminded of the sense of smell, sight, touch, taste and hearing. Accomodating those are easy in a beautiful, functional garden.
Needs;
1. Raised garden benches, work benches, potting supplies, irrigation needs and tools that meet the needs of the residents.
2. A pergola type shade structure.
3. Benches, swings, spaces for wheel chairs are needed to ensure all have access and can enjoy the garden.
4. Beautiful art and a water feature are in the plans as well.
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Organization name
Friends of Adult Day Health Care
other names
FADHC
1984
Tax id (EIN)
94-2890807
Mission Category
Health Care
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Program, Furniture, Volunteers, In-Kind Donations, Technology
Demographics Served
Seniors, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans
Local Counties Served
Yolo
Address
20 North Cottonwood StreetYolo County, CA, US