Gloucester Adult Day Care Director Suzanne Blanks (far right), along with a few staff members and clients, welcomes you to the center!

GLOUCESTER, VA – Bay Aging, a leading non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck, is offering scholarships for Gloucester Adult Day Care (GADC). GADC provides respite services for individuals aged 18 and above who need daytime supervision and care due to conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and cognitive decline. This service allows caregivers to maintain their work, personal schedules, or take a break while ensuring continued care for their loved ones.

Suzanne Blanks, Director of GADC, emphasizes the importance of this scholarship, stating, “It will help address the needs of clients who may fall within the financial gaps of the system. No family should have to choose between caring for their loved one at home and institutional placement based on finances.”

GADC operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering activities like arts and crafts, music, games, and recreational therapies. The program includes two home-cooked meals and snacks daily. Transportation is available through Bay Transit. Located in the Gloucester Courthouse area, the center now features a new sensory room for client relaxation. All staff are CNAs and Medication Aides, ensuring high-quality care.

To apply for the scholarship, click here and find the “Adult Day Care” section to download or fill out the form online. For paper applications, schedule an appointment. Completed applications can be emailed to Suzanne Blanks at sblanks@bayaging.org or mailed to P.O. Box 610, Urbanna, VA 23175. Gloucester Adult Day Care is at 5873 Fiddler’s Green Road, Gloucester, VA 23061. To schedule a tour, call 804-695-9008.

“I can’t say enough about all of the good work you do here for my husband,” said Laura Hough of Gloucester County. “I could say a million things if I was able.”