Fern Creek Highview United Ministres

Coming Together to Make a Difference!

From Rev. Ron Loughry, Executive Director of FCHUM

FCHUM Ministries News - Volume 11 Issue 1 - Winter/Spring 2009

More than ever, after a full fiscal year in our new facility, we realize what a blessing we have been given. This past year, our Individual & Family Assistance Center has seen, on average, approximately 50% more people coming in for assistance. At the old site we would have had to turn people away. The new Adult Day Center space, specifically designed for Adult Day, has allowed our staff and volunteers to better meet the needs of our frail older adults and their families. The generosity of individuals, churches, civic groups, government, foundations, and many others have also afforded the blessing of having the building almost completely paid off .... read more (this link opens an Adobe Acrobat PDF) .....

St. Stephens Church Youth help FCHUM during Metro Brightside Event.

adult day center

FCHUM provides services to frail older adults and their families at its Adult Day Center at 9300 Beulah Church Road in Louisville, KY.

The Adult Day Center which started out as a social model Adult Day Center in 1990, has been a state licensed health model Adult Day Center, with a full-time nurse, since 1996.

The Adult Day Center balances cognitive activities with physical activities in a structured fun-filled day. An optional breakfast is offered, along with a hot lunch and an afternoon snack. Activities include exercises, games, music and other entertainment, intergenerational activities, pet visits, and much more.

Individuals coming to the Adult Day Center need supervision because of health or cognitive challenges. Many participants have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other type of dementia; others are recovering from strokes, have problems with balance, or have other health related issues such as diabetes, congestive heart failure or depression.

The Adult Day Center was made possible in part by the generosity of St. Bernard Catholic Church who offered space - a house that had once been a convent – for the first 17 years. In April of 2008 the Adult Day Center moved into its new 4,000 sq. foot specially designed home on the property of Beulah Presbyterian Church. The new facility features 4 large completely accessible restrooms, a large secure outside leisure and recreational area, large dining room, activity room, living room and nurse’s center.

Adult Day Center Wish List

100 % FRUIT JUICE (APPLE, CRANBERRY, GRAPE) - we use about 30 bottles a month
WET WIPES (toilet disposable)
Bingo Prizes:
- Dollar Tree type items- desperate need for items suitable for men!!!!!
Cookies, graham crackers, snack crackers, cheez-its

Many thanks to each and everyone of you for your continued support and generosity!!