The Kit Clark Senior Services

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Tracy Bushman
Professor Romano
Agency Visit
The Kit Clark Senior Services
-Located at 1500 Dorchester Ave. in Dorchester,M.A 02122
-Has been providing service to older adults in the greater Boston area since 1974.

Outside Appearance
-Located on the main street.
-A lot of street and foot traffic.
-The building had big windows, and the Kit Clark Senior Services was advertised in yellow writing at the top.
-There was also automatic doors, and it was on street level.

Inside Appearance
-The front is an open space with tables and chairs.
-Toward the back is the cafeteria, were a speech was taking place.
-Off to the side there were offices for the professional staff.
-In the front room there was elderly men and women sitting around; playing cards, knitting, playing dominos, and reading.

Transportation
-There Transportation department uses handicap accessible vehicle.
-To provide transportation between senior homes and program sites for adult day health, memory loss, nutrition, and recreation programs.
- Also the Kit Clark is minutes away from the Red line station Fields Corner, which provides train and bus services.

Services:Adult Day Programs
-Adult Day Health provide health and social supports for adults who require nursing treatment or monitoring.
-Memory Loss Program provides a safe and supportive environment for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory loss.

Services Cont.
-Madden senior center: Offers a wide variety of activities.
-Recreation & Fitness: exercise, bingo, quilting, art, computer classes, and card playing.
-Social Opportunities:There are many opportunities to