Licensed therapeutic adult day programs for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Licensed therapeutic adult day programs for person with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The programs include social and recreational activities, meals, medication assistance, personal care and respite for families.
Keywords: Alzheimer's; dementia; adult day; support groups
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Alzheimer's Day Services of Memphis, Inc. has been in business over 32 years
What is your primary product or service?
An adult day program for those with Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders featuring a full day of therapeutic activities. Education, encouragement and support for their caregivers and families.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Course of study emphasized chronic diseases in the elderly and community education.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
No other dementia specific day programs in the city of Memphis.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Dorothy's Place - 3185 Hickory Hill Road, 38115
Grashot Center - 4585 Raleigh LaGrange Road, 38128
Plan to expand to Midtown/Downtown being formulated.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Dorothy's Place is just north of Walgreens at Hickory Hill and Knight Arnold Road on the west side of Hickory Hill.
Grashot Center sits inside Kennedy Park between Coleman Road and Covington Pike on Raleigh LaGrange.
What type of payments do you accept?
Private pay but no credit cards, Choices program, VA, 3rd party long term care insurance
Which areas do you service?
Mid-South Communities
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
A non-profit is not owned but rather supervised by a volunteer board of directors and day to day operations are overseen by Ruthann Shelton, Executive Director, with the help of a team of very capable, caring managers.
What are your hours of operation?
7 am to 6 pm, Monday thru Friday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Everything was done with dignity and sensitivity. Thanks for giving me some peace of mind and a lift I most needed."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
A friend loves at all times.