Adult Day Health Program

Wilder’s Adult Day Health program helps older adults with memory loss, mental health concerns, physical or chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease to maintain their independence while experiencing meaningful connections, a sense of belonging and an enhanced quality of life. Participants typically attend two to five days a week and return home each evening. During their time at Adult Day Health, participants can join in arts, social and wellness activities as well as receive personal and health care support.
Immediate openings are available: request more information about our Adult Day Health program.
Contact
Monday—Friday, 7:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Wilder Community Center for Aging
650 Marshall Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55104
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A Place to Belong and Succeed
Every adult living with memory loss or chronic health conditions deserves the opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Wilder Adult Day Health supports older adults in maintaining their independence and enhancing their quality of life. Participants can join in activities that maximize their social well-being, creativity and overall health.
Daily Activities
Participants can take part in fulfilling and novel experiences that improve their physical and creative capacity.
- These activities and outings promote healthy social relationships and peer interactions.
We partner with local agencies for activities such as:
- Pottery with Northern Clay Center
- Painting with artist Sandra Menefee Taylor
- Songwriting with musician Charlie Maguire
- Music for Life programs with MacPhail Center for Music
- Poetry through the Alzheimer's Poetry Project
- Tai Chi with the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
See our monthly calendars for more activities.
Designed for Older Adults
Our Community Center for Aging was designed to maximize the health and well-being for our participants. The Center is wheelchair friendly, has dedicated and secure spaces for adults with memory loss, a spa room for relaxation, an art studio for adults to tap into their creativity, and provides ample room for activities. We have dedicated space for programming for participants with memory loss. We have an expansive enclosed garden, with seating and green space.
Beyond the building design, we work with participants and their families to design personalized care plans. We offer case management and coordinated care to address participant needs. We strive to provide support and engagement to increase and maintain our participants' ability to live healthy and independently wherever they call home. Classes and meetings for caregivers are frequently hosted on-site.
Memory Loss Support
We provide specialized care for adults at any stage of the memory loss spectrum. We are one of a few centers in Minnesota that offer programming specifically for participants in this advanced stage of dementia. The Center focuses on strengths and abilities as we work with participants and caregivers to offer the most enriching experience possible. Two rooms at the Community Center for Aging are designed for participants with memory loss.
Great Room: Intended for participants who are experiencing early-to-mid-stage memory loss. Participants can participate in many arts and enrichment activities in a setting with more attention and less stimulation.
Sun Room: Intended for participants with mid-to-late-stage memory loss. Participants spend time in a soothing, familiar and home-like space while receiving individual care and enjoying activities at the highest possible level.
On-site Nurse and Occupational Therapist
Participants receive on-site health support from registered and experienced health care providers. Our occupational therapist and nurses are a key part of our integrated team approach to our participants’ care.
Convenient Hours and Location
Adult Day Health is available Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We offer flexible scheduling and help coordinate transportation to meet family and caregiver needs.
Social work staff can help participants and caregivers arrange transportation. Many participants are eligible to use use Metro Mobility transportation to attend Adult Day Health.
Caregiver Support
We work with participants and caregivers to support healthy aging. Caregivers have access to resources, support and education at the Wilder Community Center for Aging.
How to Join
The Adult Day Health program has immediate openings. We will work closely with you to make sure that our programming meets your needs. Our skilled social work staff will help you through the process and answer your questions at every step. Get more information or schedule a free tour of the Wilder Community Center for Aging:
- Call 651-280-2500 or email us at healthyaging@wilder.org for questions or to set up a tour
- Click the button below to request more information about our Adult Day Health program
Monthly Calendars and Menu
Day Room Calendar
The Day Room features arts, music, and social activities. Download the February 2019 Day Room Calendar.
Memory Care Calendar
Download the February 2019 Memory Care Activities.
Lunch Menu
Healthy lunch every day! Download the monthly lunch menu.
Courageous Stories

Helping Older Adults Live their Best Lives with Adult Day Health

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant to the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a special legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.