Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Day Care Center

Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Day Care Center in Washington, DC, has been serving the community for approximately thirty-nine years, offering quality day care services for both frail and reasonably healthy elderly persons. The center specializes in providing support for those with Alzheimer's and offers a range of services designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors and their caregivers. Through an annual grant from the D.C. Office on Aging and Community Living, the center delivers comprehensive care including adult day care, recreational activities, health promotion, and case management. The center also collaborates with other local services to provide additional support such as caregiver assistance, legal aid, and nutrition programs. Admission criteria include being sixty years or older, a District resident, and meeting basic self-care requirements.

Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Day Care Center offers a wide array of services tailored to meet the needs of seniors and their caregivers. These include adult day care services, recreational and socialization activities, health promotion programs, comprehensive assessments, counseling, and case management. Specialized programs such as therapeutic arts, inter-generational activities, music therapy, and TimeSlips Storytelling are designed to engage participants creatively and therapeutically. The center also provides a dedicated Caregivers’ Lounge, offering peer support, stress relief, and self-care strategies for caregivers. Transportation and escort services, congregate meals, and outreach to the local community are additional offerings. The center collaborates with the D.C. Aging and Disability Resource Center to assist low-income seniors with Medicaid and SNAP applications.

Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Day Care Center is located at 4817 Blagden Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011. The center provides transportation services for participants and offers congregate meals. Caregiver support sessions are held every third Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the center, and a support group meets via conference call every third Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The center operates under an annual grant from the D.C. Office on Aging and Community Living, providing free geriatric day care services to DC residents aged sixty and older. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact the center at 202-723-8537 or visit their website at http://www.gnjseniordaycare.com.