Morristown Senior Care Program Celebrates 2 Decades Of Service

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown’s Cornerstone’s Social Adult Day Center celebrated a remarkable landmark this week — 20 years of caring for senior citizens.

Cornerstone Family Program's Social Adult Day Center, opened in 2005, is located in the Morris View Healthcare Center at 540 W Hanover Avenue in Morristown. The center, open every weekday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., accepts senior citizens who require supervision. The program provides “daily social engagement and personalized support to aging residents.”

Morris County Commissioner Christine Myers joined officials, caregivers, and community members on Monday for a luau-themed celebration for the 20th anniversary of the Adult Day Center. She presented Cornerstone Family Programs CEO Patrice Picard with a certificate to commemorate the anniversary.

“Today, I am pleased to recognize the Social Adult Day Center on the occasion of its 20 years of providing a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for aging adults through programs that enhance their quality of life,” said Myers. “Addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, including seniors, veterans, youth, and families, is, and will always be, a top priority for Morris County. That's why we are proud to partner with an outstanding organization like Cornerstone, who extend our reach and amplify our impact through their hands-on, community-based work.”

Morris County allocated $405,000 this year for the center, funding the programs, transportation, caregiver support, and more.

Officials call the program “essential” for the aging community, citing that seniors and their families can suffer from emotional stress as aging citizens “see a decrease in abilities, loss of independence, and increasing social isolation.” The center’s trained staff helps ease this burden, giving senior citizens a community.

“Programs like this are essential in reducing isolation and preserving dignity for our aging population,” said Christine Hellyer, Director of the Office of Aging, Disabilities and Community Programming.

Cornerstone initially started as a family program over 200 years ago, helping families suffering from the War of 1812. Two centuries later, the establishment continues to help families in need.

To learn more about the program, visit Cornerstone’s website here.