If you care for a senior with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or other ailment, and you’re wondering how you can get your shopping and errands done during the holiday season, take advantage of a free service offered by The Ivey® .
The non-profit adult day care center at 6030 Park South Drive in SouthPark is offering a free four-hour visit for any senior in the area with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other chronic conditions. Your family member will be well cared for and entertained while you take care of shopping and personal errands. The Ivey offers a mountain lodge ambiance, stimulating activities, home-cooked meals and onsite medical supervision.
“This is our holiday gift for the community,” says The Ivey founder Lynn Ivey, herself a former caregiver for her mother, who died of Alzheimer’s disease. “It’s difficult for most of us to get our shopping done. When you’re a caregiver, you need all the help you can find. We’re here to make the holidays brighter for caregivers.”
To arrange your visit, call The Ivey at 704/909-2070. Visits are limited to one per family from November 28 through December 29. The Ivey is open weekdays from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, but will be closed on December 23 and December 26. To learn more and see photos, visit www.theivey.com.
The Ivey
The Ivey® is a not-for-profit adult day care center that provides daytime services for people living with Alzheimer’s and other types of memory loss, social isolation, or physical frailty due to stroke, Parkinson’s, and similar illnesses. The Ivey offers socialization, engaging activities, meals from a Johnson & Wales-trained chef, and healthcare monitoring from an on-site registered nurse. The Ivey’s services allow caregivers to hold jobs, continue friendships, and refresh from the responsibilities of providing constant care. 
The Ivey® is a not-for-profit adult day care center that provides daytime services for people living with Alzheimer’s and other types of memory loss, social isolation, or physical frailty due to stroke, Parkinson’s, and similar illnesses. The Ivey offers socialization, engaging activities, meals from a Johnson & Wales-trained chef, and healthcare monitoring from an on-site registered nurse. The Ivey’s services allow caregivers to hold jobs, continue friendships, and refresh from the responsibilities of providing constant care.
