Life Circle
Life Circle, a not-for-profit, section 501(c)(3).
A Place to Turn to…
The Life Circle vision is to be an unwavering Northern New Mexico community resource for elders and their families.
Our mission is to be a place to turn to for elders and their families to balance the many needs associated with aging. Life Circle’s focus is to enhance the well-being of our clients as we provide socialization and daily joy for them while simultaneously providing respite for family caregivers. Life Circle Adult Day Center includes programming for elders living with dementia and elders who require support services to enhance their daily lives. Trained and loving staff provide client engagement by utilizing individual and group activities that meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual needs of our aging elders.
Life Circle, a not-for-profit, section 501(c)(3).
A Place to Turn to…
The Life Circle vision is to be an unwavering Northern New Mexico community resource for elders and their families.
Our mission is to be a place to turn to for elders and their families to balance the many needs associated with aging. Life Circle’s focus is to enhance the well-being of our clients as we provide socialization and daily joy for them while simultaneously providing respite for family caregivers. Life Circle Adult Day Center includes programming for elders living with dementia and elders who require support services to enhance their daily lives. Trained and loving staff provide client engagement by utilizing individual and group activities that meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual needs of our aging elders.
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At Life Circle, we want to make our services affordable and accessible to every single person in Santa Fe…without question.
Life Circle
What we are about…
Services We Offer to Help Our Community…
Socialization
We offer numerous activities for our clients to socialize, such as Coffee and Conversation and the Daily Chronicle Activity which connects participants to long term memories. Participants are celebrated for their birthdays and other special occasions.
Music
Music is very therapeutic and we offer sing-a-longs, special entertainment, and recreational drumming. Trained Health Rhythms facilitators offer special sessions with evidence based steps for mind-body wellness exercises, and guided imagery.
Art
Our art groups are facilitated by our volunteers and are offered with a wide variety of media, materials and demonstrations.
Moderate Exercise
At Life Circle, we believe that moderate exercise helps our participants with blood flow to the brain and keeps them healthy. We enjoy our Daily Stretch in the form of chair exercise, and enjoy social dancing with those who are light on their feet.
Nutrition
The lunch menu is provided by our partner Meals on Wheels. Also provided are healthy snacks. For those who have special health restrictions, vegetarian meals are provided by Kitchen Angels.
Horticultural Therapy
Horticultural therapy has shown that interaction with nature leads to a marked improvement in physical, emotional, and social health. Gardening can reduce anxiety, depression, and can reduce agitation and restlessness.
Our Team…
Our team is comprised of a dedicated and compassionate staff
and volunteers. Many whom have had deeply personal experiences in caring for their loved ones. Every member is trained to the
highest standards of their position. We even have volunteers with professional geriatric credentials and experience who kindly donate their time to care for our clients.
This team is led by Lea VanMerkestyn. The best description of Lea is by one of our board members (who lost her mother to Alzheimer’s Disease):
“Lea’s heart of gold is only matched by her shining soul. Witnessing her comfort and compassion with the clients is enchanting.”
– Julie Rieger, Board Member, former President at Fox Film & Author of “The Ghost Photographer”
ENROLLMENT PROCESS
Enroll in
3 Easy Steps…
Step 1
SCHEDULE A VISIT
We would love to show you around. All visits must be scheduled in advance.
Step 2
START THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the forms located on the Enrollment page.
Step 3
ASSESSMENT REVIEW
Meet with the director to discusss the admission paperwork and level of care.
Services We Offer to Help Our Community…
Music Therapy
Moderate Exercise
Nutrition
Socialization
horticultural Therapy
Art
Would You Like to Donate?
Every donation makes an impact. Every donor matters.
At Life Circle, we want to make our services affordable and accessible to every single person in Santa Fe…without question.
Our city has one of the highest percentages of population over 65 in the country. Please help us stay ahead of what scholarly literature calls the ‘silver tsunami.’ Which is a metaphor for our aging baby boomers.
Please donate today!
Together, we can care for those who have made Santa Fe one of America’s favorite vacation destinations, but more importantly, our home.
Our Happy Families…
“Life Circle has outstanding leadership. The Art, Music, Care and Camaraderie unparalleled!“
“Life Circle is wonderful! My husband attends several mornings a week and it provides much needed socialization and creative time for him, and a welcomed break for me.”
“Life Circle and its staff are Caring, Professional, Loving and Knowledgable. My wife, an attendee says its the best, ” I enjoy my time there, they are fun People.”
Thanks for everything!
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