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Joyful Days Filled with Purpose

Located in Greater Lafayette, Indiana
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Joyful Days Filled with Purpose

Located in Greater Lafayette, Indiana
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At Joyful Journey, every day is designed to spark connection, creativity, and comfort. Our vibrant setting encourages meaningful moments and joyful experiences, helping Friends feel truly seen, supported, and celebrated. Whether it’s sharing a laugh, creating art, or simply enjoying good company, each day brings opportunities to thrive.

Joyful Journey is a community-based not-for-profit organization committed to providing compassionate and loving adult day service that preserves the dignity and well-being of everyone who visits & provides encouragement and support to every caregiver.

About Us

Joyful Journey delights in providing socially engaging opportunities that enhance quality of life, well-being, and independence for adults experiencing changes in mobility or cognition, while offering respite and support to their caregivers. The organization was established so that families would have another option when it comes to compassionate care for their loved one (‘FRIEND’). Joyful Journey is committed to providing meaningful days, filled with purpose for each Friend who comes to visit.

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What We Offer

While in the midst of their own caregiving experience, in 2013, Co-Founders Cathy and Gerard Benner were inspired to establish Joyful Journey.

“Our dream has become a reality…a beautiful, welcoming space for those in our community who need a place to call their own, a place that feels like you’re visiting friends who know you and want to spend the day together filled with fun, comradery and joy!”

~ Joyful Journey co-founder Cathy Benner

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Non-medical, daytime care for adults experiencing cognitive and/or physical changes

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A welcoming, home-like atmosphere that fosters social connections, while maintaining safety

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Trained, compassionate staff

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Enriching and enjoyable activities

Frequently Asked Questions

Joyful Journey exists to create meaningful moments, activities and purposeful days for each Friend and family we serve. We build relationships around trust, integrity, dignity, and willing hearts, putting others first in a way that strengthens families and our entire community.

We are conveniently located at 600 Lindberg Road in West Lafayette, at the northwest corner of Lindberg and Salisbury.

Our Friends are older adults, currently being cared for at home by their family or friends, who need opportunities to engage socially, mentally, and physically. Friends may include:

  • Those experiencing cognitive and physical changes
  • Those with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia
  • Those with Parkinson’s disease
  • Those with Down syndrome
  • Those rehabilitating from illness or injury

Talk to us! We would love to discuss your particular situation. Each Friend goes through an assessment to make sure Joyful Journey is a good fit for everyone. We invite you to tour the house and see for yourself how we can be a daytime home away from home for your loved one and help you receive the support needed.

We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.

We do not have transportation but would like to help you find a community source that is suitable.

Our Staff understands the responsibility and nature of caring for your loved one. Compassion, care, and safety are our priorities. Although we are a non-medical, social adult day service provider, our Staff is trained in First Aid, CPR, AED, and best care techniques for those who need specialized attention. Our Friend to Staff ratio is 4 to 1.

Volunteers who visit with us regularly receive necessary training to help make their time at Joyful Journey meaningful for all.

While keeping in mind the safety and security of your loved one, our Staff and Volunteers will engage with Friends in appropriate and meaningful activities. You may find us reminiscing, laughing, painting, enjoying an education program/special guest, or doing seated yoga and aerobics. Friends can relax in their favorite chair, read a good book, enjoy the outdoors on our patio, listen to music, or settle in at a craft table. During every visit, Friends will experience joy in their day and discover purpose in their life at whatever level they are able.

Lunchtime is a highlight of each day. From 11:30 to 12:30, we gather together around a welcoming table set with linens, china and silverware—just like visiting a friend’s or family member’s home—and enjoy a delicious and nutritious hot meal. All food is prepared by a chef at University Place, just down the road from us and kept hot in our kitchen until service. Everyone looks forward to the fresh baked bread, homemade desserts, fresh fruits and vegetables, and delicious entrées.

Morning and afternoon snacks are also provided.

We recognize that some Friends will need assistance with some tasks. If they need assistance in the restroom, we can help. If they are in need of help at meal time, we can do that, too. If your loved one needs medication while at our house, we are able to safely store medicine and dispense it at the proper time. Friends do need to be able to swallow or make injections without assistance. Please talk to us about any specific assistance your loved one may need.

Joyful Journey offers exceptional programs and care with a variety of enrollment options to fit your schedule and budget. Give us a call and we can help find the right fit for your needs.

Extended Day (4.0 - 9.5 hours) - $94
Our most budget-friendly option, where friends can enjoy an extended day of activities along with a three-course lunch. Caregivers benefit from flexible drop-off and pick-up times.

Rise and Shine (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)- $74
Includes a three-course lunch.

Lunch Club (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) - $80
Includes a three-course lunch.

Afternoon Refresh (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm) - $69
Includes an afternoon snack.

Month Club ($25/hour)
The most flexible scheduling option; allows caregivers to select their preferred days and times each month. A minimum of 12 hours must be booked per month.

Some Long-Term Care Insurance policies cover specific Adult Day Service fees. Joyful Journey accepts Medicaid Waiver payments and has some scholarship money available. Medicare does not provide payment for Adult Day Services.

Joyful Journey Guidebook

Start Your Caregiving Journey by Reading “A Caregiver’s Guide”

The Joyful Journey Caregiver's Guide is a quick reference for you to have in your “tool belt” as you start your caregiving journey. Learn practical skills and find inspiration as you get pointed toward the support and resources you need.

Testimonials

See how Joyful Journey makes a difference in the lives of our Friends as we give them
days filled with joy and purpose.

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Joyful Journey is a community-based not-for-profit organization committed to providing compassionate and loving adult day service that preserves the dignity and well-being of everyone who visits and provides encouragement and support to every caregiver.

Our Mission

Joyful Journey is a community-based not-for-profit organization committed to providing compassionate and loving adult day service that preserves the dignity and well-being of everyone who visits and provides encouragement and support to every caregiver.

600 Lindberg Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906          |         (765) 607-6156          |         Monday-Friday: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm

(765) 607-6156

600 Lindberg Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Monday-Friday: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm

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