Companion Day Services

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."— Leo Buscaglia

Community is essential - As humans, we need a sense of belonging and a sense of purpose. We deeply need the connections that keep us united with others, the connection that keeps us united with ourselves. For older individuals, community isn't just important; it is a necessity. In togetherness, there is a feeling of something bigger that provides meaning to our lives beyond our names and where we live.

The Companion Day Service (CDS) is a program that is part of the Tiny Tigers Intergenerational Center in the city of Marshfield, Wisconsin. Located across the street from the Marshfield Area High School, CDS provides quality adult care to assist and support families in caring for their loved ones while promoting social-emotional, mental, and physical wellness. Built with a homelike environment, CDS offers a wide range of activities to help individuals maintain independence, build social connections, and engage in meaningful activities. With a wide range of activities, including games, arts, and music, each person’s level of ability and interest can preserve and improve both health and status of functioning.

As a Golden Rule Company, Nelson-Jameson keeps creating positive impacts whenever they have the opportunity. By donating to Companion Say Services, Nelson-Jameson supports various services that align deeply with the value of the Golden Rule. Empathy, kindness, and respect all work together to create a more harmonious society that ultimately brings forth a more peaceful connection we all need.

"To love a person is to see all of their magic, and to remind them of it when they have forgotten." —Anonymous