The agency’s ICF, Palmer Center, where our aging individuals make their home continues to provide a full life and home for elderly individuals with disabilities.  Each person is provided the opportunity to lead a full life in their senior years by enabling them to have the comfort of their own bedroom and home as opposed to a nursing home existence.  Their bedrooms are personalized according to their choice and they are actively involved in deciding the color and design of their bedroom.  The holistic approach used takes into account the person’s entire life picture – their history, physiological make-up, abilities and disabilities interests, and their psychological well being. These homes have changed the lives of 30 people.

The individuals living in Palmer Center have also made their presence known in the community by worshipping with members from a local church.  Every other Sunday church members come to Palmer to sing with them.   Church members use sign language with the individuals and encourage them to sing along with them.  A sermon is tailored to their needs so the message of the day can be easily understood.  At the end of the service, questions are asked about the sermon; with smiles on their faces, they are excited to give the answers.  The 3 10-bed homes is a state of the art environment that successfully achieves a delicate balance between providing a home environment and a cutting edge medical facility.