KING ADULT DAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (KADEP)
KADEP is open weekdays from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Breakfast and lunch are served daily, with special diets and snacks, as needed. To schedule a tour of this innovative day enrichment program, call 303-433-6887.
Some people who live with multiple sclerosis and other acquired
neurological conditions have difficulty functioning independently and fully
engaging in community life. Limited opportunities for social interaction and
personal growth can lead to a sense of isolation, lack of purpose and
depression. The physical and emotional demands of care giving can create a
profound struggle for families who cannot be available 24 hours a day. Remaining
at home with family or living independently in the community can sometimes feel
like an overwhelming challenge for everyone involved.The King Adult Day Enrichment Program (KADEP) is an innovative, community-based and cost-effective day program alternative to nursing home placement for younger adults with MS, brain injury and other neurological conditions. KADEP provides a dynamic array of classes and activities, nursing care and other services designed to enhance the physical, emotional, cognitive and social wellbeing of each participant. Offering vital weekday respite and peace of mind to caregivers, KADEP strives to maximize the functioning, independence, wellness and life enjoyment of all who attend.
VarietyParticipants may choose from more than 75 weekly exercise, recreational, educational and social groups and outings to learn new skills and to cultivate an independent, healthy and rewarding life experience.
Weekly morning and afternoon classes change every trimester and cover a variety of compelling topics and formats. Some recent offerings include
- Gardening
- Tai Chi
- Brain Teasers
- Stress Management
- Surfing the Net
- Batik
- Basic Cooking
- Current Events
- Bugs and Slugs
- Memory Book Making
- Hydrotherapy
- Adaptive Dance
- Bowling
In addition to on-campus offerings, KADEP offers outings that include
trips to stores, movies, museums, sports venues and other community
destinations. KADEP stages three camping trips each year that combine adaptive
outdoor sports with overnight respite for caregivers.
Care
Supervised by an on-site registered nurse, KADEP’s nursing services include medication supervision, assistance with personal care needs and continuous health monitoring that emphasizes the prevention of secondary medical problems. On-call neurology care is always available. Each client is matched with a staff personal care coordinator and benefits from an individual care plan.
Affordable
CareSupervised by an on-site registered nurse, KADEP’s nursing services include medication supervision, assistance with personal care needs and continuous health monitoring that emphasizes the prevention of secondary medical problems. On-call neurology care is always available. Each client is matched with a staff personal care coordinator and benefits from an individual care plan.
Affordable
Most participants utilize Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Waiver funds to pay for KADEP program fees and transportation. KADEP also
accepts reimbursement from the Veterans Administration, the Brain Injury Waiver,
some private insurers and other third party sources. Sliding scales fees are
available for private pay participants with lower incomes. Since HCBS only
partially subsidizes actual program expenses, the Rocky Mountain MS Center
depends on charitable contributions from individuals, foundations and other
private sources to cover costs.
To schedule a tour of this innovative day enrichment program, call 303-433-6887.
To schedule a tour of this innovative day enrichment program, call 303-433-6887.
