Our Mission
ElderHealth has been working in the community for over 25 years and was
among the first adult day-health providers in the country. Although the
organization has grown in size and scope, our mission has remained
constant:
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ElderHealth is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for
frail elders and people with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities.
We respect the dignity of our participants and provide for them with care and compassion.
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We are committed, through our program of health and social services, to the
independence and well-being of all participants and to providing respite for
caregivers.
Our History
ElderHealth started in 1976 as a grassroots organization responding to the real
need in the community for care options for frail elders. Our first adult day
center served a few dozen people in a storefront in Ballard. Today, we have
multiple centers throughout Puget Sound and have helped thousands of people
live healthier and fuller lives.
ElderHealth is recognized nationally as an innovative leader in the field of
adult day health care. The Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation — the largest U.S. foundation devoted to health care
— recognizes ElderHealth Northwest as a National Model Adult Day
Center.
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"In my 20-year career in the field of aging, I have worked with numerous
adult day programs across the country. Based on my knowledge of
ElderHealth, I can say that this program is an exemplary model of
community-based care."
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Nancy J. Cox Robert Wood Johnson
Partners in Caregiving Program |
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