Jack is a 90-year-old man who loves Saint Patrick's Day, baseball, and talking with his many friends. He is also a man betrayed by a longtime caretaker. Jack lost his home and life savings, but not his will to live independently. Village Adult Services (VAS) stepped up its commitment to help Jack at the most vulnerable time of his life. The aging of the American population has been called the most defining social change in the country. Most of us know the options: nursing homes, hospice, senior centers, assisted living. But how are we reinventing community and care for seniors who want to stay home? VAS is one of the oldest adult day centers in the nation and offers answers that promise dignity for the elderly and respite for their families. We'll find out why day centers are overlooked-but should not be.
