[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING NAPA VALLEY HOSPICE AND ADULT DAY SERVICES OF NAPA COUNTY, 
                               CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Napa 
Valley Hospice and Adult Day Services on the occasion of the 10th 
anniversary of their Adult Day Services program. The Adult Day Services 
program has done visionary work serving the unique needs of the 
elderly, younger adults with mental and physical impairments, and those 
suffering from Alzheimer's and other dementias.
  In 1979, Hospice of Napa Valley opened as a program of St. Helena 
Hospital. They became an independent non-profit in 1997, and opened 
their acclaimed Adult Day Services program in 1998. ADS is the only 
program of its kind in Napa County and is one of 54 official 
Alzheimer's Day Care Resource Centers in California.
  Since its inception 10 years ago, the Adult Day Services program has 
served more than 1,000 people. Last year alone, they served 80 people 
with Alzheimer's or other dementia, gave family training to 129 people, 
provided 165 hours of support groups, 200 hours of counseling for 143 
people, 30 hours of community education for 327 people, and 166 
consultations for 133 people.
  These incredible achievements would not be possible without their 
dedicated staff, led by Executive Director Catherine Poliak and ADS 
Program Coordinator Celine Regalia. Catherine and Celine lead a team 
that is second to none in their creativity and enthusiasm.
  Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we thank everyone 
at Napa Valley Hospice and Adult Day Services for the remarkable work 
they have done for our community. Through their hard work and generous 
contributions this program has thrived for the past 10 years, and I 
know that we will see much more progress in the years to come.

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