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More Than an Outing: A Week at CASL’s Adult Day Service
For the seniors who come through our doors, these aren’t just outings. They’re what keeps a mind sharp, a body steady, and a sense of belonging alive.
Health and Wellness
At CASL’s Adult Day Service (ADS) program, a Tuesday might mean learning fall-prevention exercises over tea. A Thursday might mean standing among the tulips at Chicago Botanic Garden, or waving at the skyline from a boat on the Chicago River.
For the seniors who come through our doors, these aren’t just outings. They’re what keeps a mind sharp, a body steady, and a sense of belonging alive.
Why It Matters
Many of our participants live alone, or with family members who work full-time. Without a place to go each day, isolation sets in fast — and isolation is one of the biggest hidden risks to health in older age. ADS exists to close that gap.
A Week in the Life
Our ADS summer calendar was packed with activities including:
- Practicing balance and mobility techniques in a wellness workshop led by our staff
- Arranging flowers with students from our youth program, building fine motor skills and a little joy at the same time
- Field trips to celebrate tulip season at the Botanic Garden, explore the Riverwalk, tour Millennium Park, and experience a boat tour along the Chicago skyline
- Celebrating a birthday as a group, with handmade decorations and loved ones
What Your Support Makes Possible
In addition to providing the older adults in our community regular access to health, wellness, and enrichment activities, CASL provides transportation to and from senior living communities, nutritious meals throughout the day, and a safe place to connect with one another.
This is what your support makes possible, every single day, for the seniors who’ve spent their lives building this community.
Support ADS by becoming a monthly donor
