{"id":64050,"date":"2021-01-22T16:00:27","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T16:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cacfp.growthzonesites.com\/?page_id=64050"},"modified":"2026-01-13T20:11:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:11:56","slug":"adult-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/adult-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1980\/2021\/01\/135000-adults-1024x161.png\" alt=\"135,000 adults\" height=\"161\" width=\"1024\" title=\"135,000 adults\">\n<h2>\n\t\t135,000 adults served healthy meals &amp; snacks daily\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcacfpsponsorsassociation.growthzoneapp.com\/sponsor\/Search\/cacfp-sponsor-of-adult-care-226973\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind a Sponsor in Your Area\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/cacfp\/adult-day-care-child-and-adult-care-food-program-handbook\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUSDA Resources\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdult Care Provider\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdult Day Care\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdult Care Provider\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-68352 fl-builder-template fl-builder-layout-template fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"68352\"><div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-color fl-node-6048de1c885c6\" data-node=\"6048de1c885c6\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-full-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-gradient fl-node-6048de1c885cb\" data-node=\"6048de1c885cb\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-6048de1c885c8\" data-node=\"6048de1c885c8\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-6048de1c885cc\" data-node=\"6048de1c885cc\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-6048de1c885ca\" data-node=\"6048de1c885ca\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">Arnaldo Ferrer<\/span>\n\t<\/h1>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-6048de1c885d3\" data-node=\"6048de1c885d3\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">Adult Care Provider<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-6048de1c885d9\" data-node=\"6048de1c885d9\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-6048de1c885da\" data-node=\"6048de1c885da\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-6048de1c885db\" data-node=\"6048de1c885db\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-icon fl-node-6048de1c885dc\" data-node=\"6048de1c885dc\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-icon-wrap\">\n\t<span class=\"fl-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/member-showcase\/\" target=\"_self\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"fl-icon-text-6048de1c885dc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">More Member Showcases<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"fl-icon-text-6048de1c885dc\" class=\"fl-icon-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/member-showcase\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fl-icon-text-link fl-icon-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>More Member Showcases<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-6048de1c885ce\" data-node=\"6048de1c885ce\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-6048de1c885cf\" data-node=\"6048de1c885cf\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-6048de1c885d0\" data-node=\"6048de1c885d0\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6048de1c885c9\" data-node=\"6048de1c885c9\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">Arnaldo Ferrer has been an adult care giver<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">\u00a0since 2013<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">. In 2017, he\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">brought his\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">vision to life\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">and opened Cielo Vista Senior Day Care where his family<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">\u00a0works with him to provide care\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">for the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">\u00a0clients. Cielo Vista specializes in the care of the disabled and elderly population of Las Vegas, N<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">evada,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">\u00a0where clients come in the morning and spend the day. The center provides transportation to and from\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">its\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">clients\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">homes\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">each day and medical\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">appointments<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">\u00a0when needed. They have\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">an\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">on<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">-<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764105 BCX9\">site nurse to help with any medical needs. Arnaldo\u2019s center focuses on mental health with two major components: nutrition and activity.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW185764105 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-6048de1c885d2 fl-col-small\" data-node=\"6048de1c885d2\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-6048de1c885d1\" data-node=\"6048de1c885d1\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"fl-photo-img wp-image-68280 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Cielo-Vista-2-22f1f651-b467-451e-8882-5a8f64019dd3.jpg\" alt=\"Cielo Vista 2\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"942\" width=\"1600\" title=\"Cielo Vista 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Cielo-Vista-2-22f1f651-b467-451e-8882-5a8f64019dd3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Cielo-Vista-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Cielo-Vista-2-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Cielo-Vista-2-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Cielo-Vista-2-1536x904.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-6048de1c885d4\" data-node=\"6048de1c885d4\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-6048de1c885d5\" data-node=\"6048de1c885d5\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6048de1c885d7\" data-node=\"6048de1c885d7\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the clients come to the center\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are served a healthy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reakfast, snacks and lunch. The population of the center is 98% Hispanic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0which\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arnaldo\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">say<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">health and nutrition play an even more critical role with cultural eating habits.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Several\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">suffer from high blood pressure<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0diabetes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\/or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are at risk for heart problems<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Once a month<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a nutritionist reviews\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the menus and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">visits with the clients at the center\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">about<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0nutrition information.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">site\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nurse<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">teaches\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">classes about<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">good nutrition<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">al<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0habits<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and healthy eating,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">focusing on advanced age.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The nurse<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is also very involved with the clients regarding weight and nutritional eating for diabetes.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal is to teach the clients how to make better choices when eating.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The other piece of the puzzle for improving health is social interaction<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and activity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Arnaldo has daily activities for the seniors<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. They can take part in crafts and singing with live music. They can also join in on a game of dominoes, exercise classes, or even learn English with an ESL teacher.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">try to go on a park field trip three times a year, depending on mobility allowances of the clients.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6048de1c885d6\" data-node=\"6048de1c885d6\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW182904400 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182904400 BCX9\">\u201cThe staff is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW182904400 BCX9\">amazing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182904400 BCX9\">\u00a0and we care deeply for our seniors. It is a lot of hard work, but we do the work from our hearts and it is truly gratifying.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW182904400 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6048de5720314\" data-node=\"6048de5720314\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">The CACFP has played a critical role for\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">Arnaldo<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">and Cielo Vista b<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">ecause nutrition is such a focal\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">point\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">for the center<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">\u00a0Arnaldo wants to provide the healthiest<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">\u00a0and best\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">food he possibly can<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">\u00a0T<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">he financial help from the CACFP<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">\u00a0allows<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">\u00a0Arnaldo to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">provide his clients with\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">high quality, nutritious food<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">. With the COVID<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">-<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">19 pandemic, t<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">he\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">center was\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">certainly\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">affected<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">CACFP has\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">positively\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">helped\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">offset the costs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">\u00a0while m<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">any people are now choosing to stay home<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">. Arnaldo always wants to be able to provide the nutritional food<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166030081 BCX9\">\u00a0his clients need.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW166030081 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6048de63b5c2a\" data-node=\"6048de63b5c2a\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhen I am that age, I would love to go to a place just like this. It will be the best\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">six<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0hours of the day.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6048de1c885d8\" data-node=\"6048de1c885d8\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><strong>In Las Vegas, Nevada, Cielo Vista Senior Day Care Center has been a CACFP participant through Food For Kids, Inc. since 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-color fl-node-6048de1c885cd\" data-node=\"6048de1c885cd\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-full-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdult Day Care\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-68348 fl-builder-template fl-builder-layout-template fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"68348\"><div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-color fl-node-6048ddab7b619\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b619\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-full-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-gradient fl-node-6048ddab7b61f\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b61f\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-6048ddab7b61c\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b61c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-6048ddab7b620\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b620\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-6048ddab7b61e\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b61e\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">Diamond Center<\/span>\n\t<\/h1>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-6048ddab7b627\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b627\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">Adult Day Care<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-6048ddab7b62d\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b62d\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-6048ddab7b62e\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b62e\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-6048ddab7b62f\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b62f\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-icon fl-node-6048ddab7b630\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b630\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-icon-wrap\">\n\t<span class=\"fl-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/member-showcase\/\" target=\"_self\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"fl-icon-text-6048ddab7b630\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">More Member Showcases<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"fl-icon-text-6048ddab7b630\" class=\"fl-icon-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/member-showcase\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fl-icon-text-link fl-icon-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>More Member Showcases<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-6048ddab7b622\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b622\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-6048ddab7b623\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b623\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-6048ddab7b624\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b624\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6048ddab7b61d\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b61d\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">The Diamond Center Adult Day Program is a Community Access Group<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">\u00a0offering\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">person<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">-<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">\u00a0working to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">\u00a0improv<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun 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These skills are implemented for active participation and independent functioning outside of their home setting.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">Sheila Russell<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">\u00a0director,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">\u00a0had a vision to open a center that would make a positive impact\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">through enhancement and advancement of the individuals regardless of their disability.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72489304 BCX9\">That vision became a reality when the Diamond Center opened in July of 2013.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW72489304 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-6048ddab7b626 fl-col-small\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b626\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-6048ddab7b625\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b625\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"fl-photo-img wp-image-68268 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Diamond-Center-066b7055-6261-41f3-b5ca-80d613ef6301.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond Center\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"942\" width=\"1600\" title=\"Diamond Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Diamond-Center-066b7055-6261-41f3-b5ca-80d613ef6301.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Diamond-Center-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Diamond-Center-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Diamond-Center-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cacfp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1980\/2021\/03\/Diamond-Center-1536x904.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-6048ddab7b628\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b628\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-6048ddab7b629\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b629\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6048ddab7b62a\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b62a\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">\u201c<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">I believe that everyone can learn something no matter how long it may take or how simple the task may be. Engagement and positive\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">r<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">e<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">i<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">nforcement<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">\u00a0as well as support in giving assistance for the goal at hand<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">\u00a0is extremely significant. We will continue to encourage a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise and rest with the hope of a most enjoyable life. Community relationship is vital, giving our individuals a sense of belonging and self-worth as they volunteer and work<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">It\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">is\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">rewarding to see them celebrating their victories and joy in knowing they can accomplish much with support from those who have essential interest in their success in life.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238234289 BCX9\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW238234289 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6048ddab7b62b\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b62b\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthy lifestyle is a focal point for the Diamond Center.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The center<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">encourage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0individuals to acquire healthy dietary habits, get daily exercise, drink adequate amounts of water, participate in hands-on activities and group discussions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0- a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ll of which educates them on healthy living and how to strive for optimum health.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ter learning about CACFP,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sallye Jone<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s, CACFP Manager,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">immediately<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0enrolled the center as a member.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a result, the Diamond Center has been able to serve over\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">36<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0participants through CACFP.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are afforded the opportunity to vend in hot lunches and serve our participants a well-balanced meal Monday<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">through\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Friday\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CACFP<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u201d added Jones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">articipants often express how much they enjoy their meal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eagerly volunteer to help during lunchtime by passing out plates, utensils\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water is offered throughout the day, stressing the importance of keeping the body hydrated and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">drinking water is good for vital organs to work properly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0while<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0giv<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0energy and flush<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0out toxins.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After lunch<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0participants volunteer for clean-up duties<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cleaning tables, sweeping and taking out trash under supervision. By letting them know that they are doing a great job and that they are appreciated<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0participants\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">develop<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a sense of pride\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reflects in their positive dispositions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Morning and afternoon exercise is implemented daily and individuals who are capable<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">complete<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0jumping jacks, leg bends, running in place and other aerobic activities. Other individuals with low mobility participate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0doing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">staff-assisted\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">upper and lower body movements. Work-out videos are used\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">occasionally<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and walk<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s are taken<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0outside around the building when weather permits<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. All work\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">together to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0help\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">establish healthy habits for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">participants.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Group discussions are facilitated and create an opportunity for individuals to communicate and express how they are feeling in a caring and friendly environment.\u00a0 Planning the monthly calendar is one of the highlights of discussion as they give their suggestions and exercise their options of activities<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Farmer\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Market is a favorite place to visit as they learn the difference between fruits, vegetables, and their various textures. Individuals are educated on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the effects different foods have on the body and k<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nowing how to differentiate nutrient dense<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">whole foods from junk foods<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are given the option of choosing simple healthy recipes they would like to make during \u201cLook and Make\u201d activity. They may choose to learn how to make a fruit salad, smoothie or yogurt parfait with fresh strawberries.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Holidays are acknowledged by hosting special luncheons and parties<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with participants<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0preparing for the occasions by helping to decorate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">creating the perfect ambiance for the occasion. They also dress up in s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mi-formal attire and take pictures. A nutritious and delicious lunch is served<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0incorporating fresh fruits and leafy green salads.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Parents, providers and other core team members are invited and always welcomed to the Diamond Center.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It warms my heart to see them dancing, laughing and having fun. Engaging and interacting with them results in everyone having a good time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u201d added Jones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">goal at the Diamond Center Adult Day Program is for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">individuals to proceed to a higher level than their initial admission. It is very important to encourage healthy living, healthy diet and to engage individuals in ISP goals and community integration.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Diamond Center continuously strives to lead by example\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">regarding<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0principles of nutrition<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">encourag<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0healthier choices in every aspect of li<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fe\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0will continue to provide support<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0looking at<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">individuals as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6048ddab7b62c\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b62c\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><strong>In Rex, Georgia, the Diamond Center Adult Day Program has been a CACFP participant through Georgia Nutritional Services, Inc. since 2014.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-color fl-node-6048ddab7b621\" data-node=\"6048ddab7b621\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-full-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>135,000 adults served healthy meals &amp; 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