Benevilla - Lucy Anne's Place

About Benevilla - Lucy Anne's Place

Friendships, fun and acceptance – everything that makes life comfortable for participants experiencing memory challenges. The atmosphere of discovery, warmth and safety here welcomes participants with early to mid-stages of dementia-related illnesses. The center feels like a club or social gathering place; participants enjoy community and private spaces, gardens, music, exercise, fun, and innovative programs. Offering choices throughout the day reinforces the dignity of each individual and allows them to fully participate in creating their own experiences. The result – improved health, positive self-esteem, enhanced memory – mean happiness and independence. Lucy Anne’s Place is the first adult day center in Arizona to feature an optional intergenerational program. Created with purpose, fun and structure, the program promotes interaction between Lucy Anne’s adult participants and children enrolled in Wirtzie’s Preschool and Child Care. The exchange is beautiful and rewarding. Studies have shown that interaction between the generations benefits both; older adults who regularly spend time with children are more optimistic, take better care of themselves, and have been shown to have longer attention spans.