b'FUN, STIMULATING ACTIVITIES ALL DAY LONGIt was Jay and Martha Stevans doctor who recognized Martha was in the early stages of dementia, and recommended they look for assistance, Jay Stevans said. For 50 years, Martha Stevans had taken care of their family and home, driven everywhere, cooked and shopped, while he led a large church. Dementia was not the way of life that I had envisioned in their later years, said Jay Stevans, now 82.The Stevans toured Daycations home-like facility, then tried a free preview day. Mornings start with chair exercisesZumbaGuest Martha Stevans, right, enjoys the company of Bonnie, one of and tai chi help people stay flexible so theyDaycations service dogs, along with another guest who holds Clyde.can perform simple tasks. Exercises with largedaily. In addition, a mobile petting zoo comes balls reinforce motor skills that help maintainonce a month with a variety of animals to balance. Painting and crafts stimulate theshare, including miniature horses, rabbits and eye-brain-hands connection. Musicians comealpacas, Mitchell said.in four days a week to play and sing, and theGames such as Jeopardy and bowling are staffcertified nursing assistantssing andmodified so everyone can join in, Mitchell dance with the participants. and Kelly added. Participants enjoy lunch at Daycation has service dogs, guinea pigstables set with tablecloths and china, giving and a bearded dragon for guests to enjoyevery meal a special feel. FULL SERVICE MORTUARY & CREMATORYComplete Service CrematoryCaring Funeral HomePre-planning ServicesAvailable 24 HoursFAMILY OWNEDFD#1588AND OPERATED CR#109AUBURN (530) 273-2446250 RACE STREET, GRASS VALLEYchapeloftheangels.cominfo@chapeloftheangels.comEarles VegetablesAnnualsPerennials ShrubsTreesHouseplantsPotteryGarden DcorIrrigation Supplies SoilsMulchTools(530) 885-5163380 Nevada Street, Auburn(Across from the Post Office)16PLACER COUNTY SENIOR DIRECTORY 2021-23'