Adult Life Programs is proud to be a United Way Member Agency in Catawba and Caldwell counties

Hickory Center

We are pleased to say that Adult Life Programs’ Hickory Center is the only day adult healthcare site in Catawba County.  Individuals with more intense health needs, such as diabetes, wounds care, tube feeding, injections, incontinence, etc. can be cared for at our Hickory location.

FOCUS

The Hickory facility, built in 2002, is licensed for 50 participants and its design meets the needs of those with Alzheimer’s disease who wander.  To ensure excellent care and the needed attention, the Hickory Center maintains a minimum participant to staff ratio of 6:1.

FACILITIES and SERVICES

The physical facility includes a healthcare wing with a room for participants who may need to lie down during the day, an exam room and an accessible shower.  (For an additional fee, as a service for caregivers, Adult Life Programs can provide bathing for participants.)

The Hickory site is also unique in having a full-service beauty salon for participants (and anyone else) open on Fridays by appointment only.  This is just one more way that Adult Life Programs strives to assist caregivers in taking care of their loved ones enabling them to remain in their own homes.

In order to provide a safe and comfortable outdoor area for participants, the facility has a secure covered outdoor area with rocking chairs.

Check out this month's menu and activities at the Hickory Center.

STAFF

The Hickory Adult Day Health Center is led by a team of two professionals. Amanda Hartness, BA, QP, Day Services Manager and Brenda White, BSN, Health Care Coordinator.

Amanda has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lenoir-Rhyne College and has completed her Masters Degree work in Gerontology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Amanda is known for her listening capabilities which caregivers genuinely appreciate.

Brenda has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baylor University in Dallas, Texas. She takes a pro-active approach to ensure the participant’s well-being by working with caregivers and professionals involved with the participant to make certain their medical needs are being met. Brenda’s keen attention to details and organizational skills are tremendous assets to the Hickory Center’s operations.