By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

On-site physical therapy has been added to the list of services provided at Good Samaritan Society Adult Day Services at the Hadley Center, 220 E. Eighth.

According to Adult Day Service Coordinator Sharon Leuenberger, the addition of physical therapy along with existing services, such as speech and occupational therapy, gives clients, their families and caregivers more options.

“Physical therapy is a great benefit. … It takes a load off the caregiver if they are having to go to physical therapy during the day, where if they are already at the day center, they can just have their therapy while they are here,” she said.

Luenberger  has 10 years of experience in long-term care and recently was hired to oversee and develop the adult day care service’s daily operations.

“I think (the day services program) is a needed service in our community that expands long-term care options for seniors so they can remain in their homes longer,” she said.

Leuenberger said the facility provides a variety of care options for seniors  in need of services, ranging from health monitoring, exercise, planned activities and social opportunities.

The center also provides transitional care and short-term rehabilitation for those recently discharged from the hospital.

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