About Us
About Friends Place
Friends Place Adult Day Services was founded in 2005 by Pam Kovacs, a health care professional with extensive Alzheimer’s knowledge, training and more than 30 years in the field of aging. Her strong desire to enhance the lives of those affected by dementia as well as her belief that everyone deserves a life with meaning and purpose were the sparks of a dream of a unique adult day program.
Pam felt there needed to be a place for people with early or mid-stage Alzheimer’s when they could no longer go to the office, bridge club, Rotary meeting or the senior center but were not ready for a senior care community. She knew in her heart that if there was a center with a design and programs specifically for those with memory problems, people could socialize with peers, keep their mind and body active; and remain independent in their home longer.
After 2 years of careful planning, visiting dozens of day centers throughout the country and extensive research, her dream became a reality and Friends Place is now recognized as a leader in daytime dementia care.
Our Philosophy
We believe that everyone – program participants, families and staff – is equal in importance, deserving of dignity and respect; and value the daily contributions that create a caring and enriching place to stay, work, volunteer or visit.
Friends Place Adult Day Services’ locations are independently operated by onsite owners/directors and licensed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
By offering both a social and medical model of care, people with memory impairment can remain at home, maintain an optimal level of functioning plus prolong or avoid placement in a long term care facility.
Centers are designed to create an exciting, interactive and therapeutic environment. Each and every detail has been carefully planned specifically to benefit program participants – our members- and their family caregivers. Unique programs, design & décor features include
- Music room
- Tea kitchen
- Themed rooms and/or collections of items for reminiscing
- Serenity shower room & grooming area
- Beauty shop
Who We Serve
Daytime care and services are provided primarily, but not exclusively, for people with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias and their families. In order to stay true to our mission statement and provide a non-clinical setting where those in the earlier stages can enjoy a day with a peer group much like themselves, the following enrollment criteria has been established.
- Should be at least 50 years of age with either a diagnoses of dementia and/or socially compatible with individuals with memory impairment
- Must be able to ambulate independently or mobile with the assistance of a walker, cane and/or staff. Wheelchairs are not permitted.
- Must be able to participate and benefit from the center’s programs
