Christian Health Care Adult Day Services of Wayne Clients Enjoyed Volunteer Musicians

William and Marie Vivino, residents of Wayne, share their musical talents and perform for seniors at a number of facilities. Recently they made their debut at Christian Health Care Adult Day Services of Wayne, where Bill played keyboard and Marie sang. They encouraged clients to participate in a singalong, name that tune game, and a discussion on the artists and music they performed.

“We really look forward to having them back, since all of our clients enjoyed them so much,” said Teela Ferriola, Christian Health Care Adult Day Services Assistant Administrator/Activities Director. “We really appreciated them volunteering their time to perform, since we are always looking for volunteers, especially those with special talents.”

With locations in Wyckoff and Wayne, Christian Health Care Adult Day Services is an active program designed to help seniors maintain independence and improve their quality of life, while also offering a welcome respite for their caregivers. Clients are often individuals who live alone or with family. They may have a physical or cognitive impairment, be socially isolated, need assistance with personal care, or require minimum assistance to function independently. In a safe, friendly environment, participants can receive door-to-door transportation, medical care, nutrition services, social services, pastoral care, and personal-care services. In addition, planned activities and recreational programs encourage socialization and engagement, both of which have been proven to help keep the mind sharp and stimulated.

For information about volunteering at Christian Health Care Adult Day Services of Wayne, call (201) 897-5153 or email tferriola@chccnj.org.

CHCC provides a broad continuum of high-quality, compassionate care, offering superior senior-life, short-term rehab, and mental-health services. As a non-profit organization, we deliver care to our community based upon the Christian principles on which we were founded more than a century ago.

For more information about Christian Health Care Center, visit ChristianHealthCare.org.

CUTLINE: Pictured, seated, from left, are Christian Health Care Adult Day Services of Wayne client Thomas Ihnken of Pompton Plains, volunteer musician William Vivino of Wayne, and client Maria Bommarito of Elmwood Park. Pictured, standing, from left, are volunteer musician Marie Vivino of Wayne, and clients Marion Farnese of Little Falls, and George Roberts of Pompton Plains.