Fake 1950s-era towns are popping up across the US to help dementia patients - take a look
Ross said the Chula Vista location consisted of half a city hall and a 1959 Ford Thunderbird when he visited. Now, about 55 seniors visit the Town Square each day.
Senior Helpers signed an agreement with the Glenner nonprofit in March, Ross said, and they are working on opening a second Town Square in the Baltimore area.
Moving forward, Ross said, each Town Square will be able to hold about 105 seniors for daily programming. Ross said he hopes to expand the partnership "aggressively," adding Senior Helpers has more than 300 locations around the US.
Each Town Square has several staff members, including a center director, an enrollment director, an activities director, a staff member who can give health guidance and dispense medication, and a receptionist.
Each location will include one caregiver for every seven senior participants, or about 15 caregivers in a full Town Square.
Ross said the partners have also started offering franchises to candidates across the US. The first franchise is set to open in the Chicago area.
Ross said Town Squares are an affordable option relative to hourly home care, and participants do not have to pay privately. Town Squares accept long-term care insurance as well as federal and state reimbursements through Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits.
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