“BPI is a little bit of Heaven that fell to Earth… I am so grateful.”
Services and Programs
Bennington Project Independence, Adult Day Service provides an exceptional blend of quality nursing and wellness services with social and personal enrichment programs in an Adult Day Center setting for older persons and younger adults with disabling conditions in Bennington County.
BPI also provides a wide range of meaningful adult activities tailored to meet the variety of special needs, interests and abilities of the people participating in the program.
Caregiver support is another unique service provided by BPI. The last Tuesday of the month the Families Together group meets to share their experiences, knowledge, strength and providing an opportunity to laugh with friends who truly understand.
Health Services
Bennington Project Independence, Adult Day Service provides an exceptional blend of quality nursing and restorative therapy services with social and personal enrichment programs in an Adult Day Center setting for older persons and younger adults with disabilities in Bennington County.
Our Health Team works with a Physician Consultant and includes a Registered Nurse, Registered Dietician Consultant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistants, and a Family Support/Social Worker.
Activity Program
BPI provides a wide range of meaningful adult activities tailored to meet the variety of special needs, interests and abilities of the people participating in the program. Every day is a different mix of opportunities for socializing, mentally stimulating games, reminiscence opportunities, discussions, craft and art work, physical activities, intergenerational experiences, healthcare, therapy assistance and personal care as well as shopping trips, tours and BPI adventures.
Individuals can actively join an event, choose to enjoy watching others or do their own thing. There are opportunities for large and small group activities as well as one to one interactions. There is always something happening at BPI!
BPI’s monthly Calendar of Events provides a current listing of the activities we provide daily, along with our daily menu.
Family Support
BPI offers a unique program called Families Together. Families Together is a group of caregivers, both past and present, who gather each month to share their experiences, knowledge and strength.
Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm in our upstairs community room at the Dr. Richard A. Sleeman Center located at 614 Harwood Hill in Bennington. No pre-registration is required and drop-ins are welcome. Limited transportation and respite coverage at BPI are also available.
Another unique aspect of BPI’s Families Together is that we also have Caring Friends or Family Mentors. These are people who have first-hand experience dealing with some of the issues that a caregiver might face. Knowing that there is a truly caring friend a caregiver can call to talk with, problem solve or just share with can bring a huge sense of relief.
Families Together and Caring Friends are just some of the special ways BPI is helping families “share the care.” For more information on how you or someone you know can join the fun and friendship, contact us at (802) 442-8136 or email us.
Transportation Services
Individuals who attend BPI have various modes of transportation: Some people have a private ride, while others utilize BPI’s transportation. BPI has vans and provides transportation in Bennington and its surrounding towns. For members who live in the Northshire, transportation is either private, or through the Green Mountain Community Network. Our Transportation Coordinator will be happy to discuss and arrange your ride.