How Your Scholarship Helps

For Mary W. and her caregiver daughter, Turusew W., the generosity of a sponsor makes life possible.

Immigrants from Ethiopia, Turusew is the sole source of support for her family. When Mary as diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2001 and then suffered several strokes, Turusew's ability to care for her and still work was threatened.

Mary was accepted as a client in our Adult Day Services Program. She is cared for at the Adult Day Center from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Turusew attends the caregiver support groups we offer to meet with others facing the challenges of caring for an older adult in their homes.

Your gift can help us ensure that others like Mary are safe and happy during the day.

Sponsor a Senior at the WISE & Healthy Aging Adult Day Service Center

Many clients in the WISE & Healthy Aging adult day care program are low-income, underserved seniors whose families often have no other available means for securing help. WISE & Healthy Aging is committed to continuing to serve clients of all income levels. Supplemental funding to allows us to provide partial or full scholarships for clients in financial need.

By becoming a sponsor, you make it possible for a frail elderly person or a senior with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's or other disease to have a safe place to be during the day.

Having access to the Adult Day Services Center makes it possible for caregivers to receive respite and/or work to support their families to become more self-sufficient.

To learn more about the ways in which you can help sponsor a person in the WISE & Healthy Aging Adult Day Care Services program, visit the Making a Difference section and learn how you can make a contribution, or call (310)394-9871, ext. 443.