Town Square Sandy Springs, an innovative adult day center for those in need of memory or cognitive care, is now open. The first of its kind in Atlanta and the sixth in the U.S., the facility offers experiential adult day enrichment Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

“Our person-centered, strengths-based approach to healthy aging supports interventions that reduce risk for disease, may delay dementia progression and postpone the need for long-term care,” says Town Square Sandy Springs Director Mary Caldwell, who is an experienced and credentialed gerontologist. “We are committed to serving not only our members, but any person impacted by Alzheimer’s or a related dementia by providing free care consultation, care planning, care partner support groups and education.”

Town Square provides a safe, comforting and immersive environment where members spend the day while caretakers are at work, running errands or taking a much-needed break from daily routines. Members – as Town Square day guests are called – take part in an expansive range of engaging activities facilitated by highly qualified Program Assistants (with an 8-to-1 caregiver to participant ratio) who leverage therapeutic reminiscing techniques and other interventions to spark memories and stimulate the mind.

“There is an incredible demand in Atlanta and around the country for quality daycare and resource centers for those with dementia,” says Pete Spillum, VP of Operations and Franchising for Town Square. “We are delighted to bring Town Square to the Atlanta area where we can serve both the seniors and the caregivers, providing them a respite from 24/7 daycare.”

The 12,000-sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility (8601 Dunwoody Place, Suite 130, just off GA 400 Exit 6) resembles a mid-century American town and features 13 distinct and stylized activity rooms to represent popular storefronts that existed during that era. The “storefronts” include a 1950’s diner; Starlite Theater; a music room called Spinners to engage members with nostalgic tunes; Health Club with themed exercise classes; a vintage 1964 Ford Thunderbird; as well as a library; working hair and nail salon; craft room; recreation room, among others. Spillum notes that the seventh Town Square will open in Bradenton, FL (University Parkway) later this year.

“The impetus for Town Square was to be part of the innovation of the adult day space,” says Kellen Stennett, owner of Town Square Sandy Springs. “We saw a huge need to elevate the level of dignity and compassion that persons necessitating cognitive, or memory care receive. We’re actively improving the quality of life of our members and their loved ones in a fun, fresh way. I am proud of what we stand for and the impact we’re making in the north Atlanta community.”

In addition to world-class weekly enrichment, the facility is also available for rent on evenings and weekends for special events including corporate meetings, birthday and anniversary parties, and group visits from senior living facilities.