FAQ

Who attends ESSE?

Seniors who attend ESSE Adult Day Care are a diverse yet compatible group. We provide day care services for the socially isolated, moderately handicapped or frail older adult. ESSE Adult Day Care Centers offer opportunities for socialization and recreation. At the same time caregivers receive a well needed respite while knowing that their loved one is enjoying time in a safe, friendly atmosphere.

What Types Of Activities Are There?

Activities are designed to keep our clients active mentally and physically. We strive for a safe, friendly, relaxing atmosphere.

Daily Program Activities include:

  • Talking about current events
  • Active floor and table games
  • Chair exercises
  • Music and singing
  • Arts and crafts
  • Discussions: contemporary and devotional
  • Relaxation time

Morning and afternoon snacks every day.

Lunch accompanied by milk, coffee, etc. is provided
(you may bring your own lunch if you prefer)

Special Activities include:

  • Holiday Celebrations
  • Parties
  • Birthdays
  • Intergenerational visits (kids!)
  • Pet therapy
  • Outings

Podiatrist Scott A. Zimmerman DPM visits each ESSE location every two months to provide foot care for clients. He accepts Medicare and secondary insurance. Older Adults often have difficulty caring for their feet and recognizing problems. Dr. Zimmerman helps keep feet healthy by trimming nails, treating corns and calluses, bunions and any other minor or serious problems of the foot.

Costs/Options ESSE Adult Day Care Center

Full Day: (more than 4 hrs) $55 (includes lunch)
Half Day: (4 hrs or less)…. $35 (includes lunch)

Fees are payable in advance for the next month.

ESSE Adult Day Care Centers are normally open
Monday through Friday 7 am to 5 pm

For qualified applicants financial assistance is available through the State of Illinois Community Care Program (CCP). DuPage County Human Services located in Wheaton determines if individuals qualify. An ESSE Program Manager can provide contact information to you.

If your loved one has a “Long Term Care” insurance policy it may include coverage for Adult Day Care

Volunteer at ESSE

ESSE always needs volunteers of any age who enjoy interacting with our Senior Clients. Join us for an hour or a day; every day, once a week, once a month, or once a year. We also invite those volunteers who can play the piano, sing, or have other talents to contact one of our Program Managers about sharing your time and abilities with our seniors.

Helpful volunteers can:

  • Assist staff with arts and crafts projects
  • Participate in group activities
  • Read to our seniors
  • Share a talent with the group
  • Visits by friendly pets are always welcomed
  • Bring your children-Seniors love children!
  • Assist with Bingo, Bunco, Cards; various table games
  • Show slides/videos of vacations and trips
  • Homemade treats for morning/afternoon break are always appreciated
  • Help with lunch set up/clean up

ESSE Adult Day Care Centers welcomes volunteers who are attuned to the elderly; enjoy their company and who appreciate the wisdom that only age and experience can bring.

Whether you participate a little or a lot your donation of time or supplies are greatly appreciated.