WHAT IS MILESTONES?
Milestones is an innovative adult day health center designed to prevent premature or unnecessary institutionalization of adults with physical and/or psychological challenges. We are committed to assisting participants experiencing strokes, arthritis, Alzheimer's and related dementia's, hearing and vision loss, depression and other conditions to achieve maximum levels of independence, which also meets the needs of caregivers.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF:
    Milestones uses a multidisciplinary team concept which allows us to best serve the various needs of participants. The staff consists of a Director, social worker, a registered nurse, certified nursing assistants, visual artist, music therapist, registered dietitian, and a consulting psychiatrist.
Together they provide the only adult day health center of its kind in Linn County.

THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY:
  Milestones' staff recognizes the importance of family input and knowledge of the participant. We encourage family members and significant others to remain an integral part in the planning and care of their loved ones.

BENEFITS TO CAREGIVERS:

• Support, supervision, structure & therapies while family members or primary caregivers work
• Respite services
• A cost effective alternative to nursing home placement
• A well balanced breakfast, noon meal and snacks (evening meals are available)
• Accommodation of special diets
• Medication management
• Programming based on adult education & the arts & humanities
• Staff available for financial service coordination