Adult social Day program

Welcome to Better Day—a unique social day program designed to support, connect and provide meaningful engagement for adults living with cognitive impairment in the MetroWest Boston area. Better Day is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

 
 
 

At Better Day, our focus is on creating a better day for everyone.  Our compassionate staff are well-versed both professionally and personally with the challenges that those living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias face each day, as well as the challenges that their loved ones caring for them also encounter.

 
 
 

Please support our

“A Home for Better Day”

Fundraising Campaign

To secure a permanent home for our day program.

2008

Pleasantries Adult Day SErvices

Tammy Pozerycki opens the doors of Pleasantries, the first home-based social adult day program in Massachusetts. Over the course of a decade, Pleasantries Adult Day Services supports over 150 guests and their families. A few years later, Tammy establishes Create A Better Day Cafe, the first Memory Cafe in Massachusetts. Better Day continues the tradition of the memory cafe to this day.

 

2018

Pleasantries Continued

Josh Obeiter takes over ownership of Pleasantries Adult Day Services as a fervent believer in the unique social model of care that Pleasantries offers. Pleasantries provides a dignified backdrop to receive support and structure in an intimate, home-like environment providing peace of mind for families and a sense of belonging and purpose for our guests.

 
 

2020

Better Day Adult Social Day Program

In a community effort Pleasantries changes into Better Day Adult Social Day Program, a nonprofit organization; new name, new organizational structure but same warm, compassionate care. Better Day continues the work of Pleasantries to help guests extend their time living at home with their loved ones and in their community.

 

“My mother loves coming to Better Day. She is 90 years old and feels at home and comfortable with the staff and the other guests. She loves to play the piano, take walks and socialize with everyone. She lost her husband this summer and now lives with me, her daughter. I work full time and Better Day has allowed my mother to be in a home like atmosphere where I know she is cared for and is so happy. I cannot be happier with the staff and loving care that she is given.” - Linda G., Sudbury, MA

 
 
 
 

The Program

Unlike traditional care facilities, Better Day is situated in a residential home in Marlborough, MA, providing a warm and comfortable setting where guests can feel at ease and be at their best. Our diverse program offerings offer guests the opportunity for social, physical and emotional stimulation and support.

 
 

Our Staff

We take great pride in the devotion and care our staff brings to our guests each day.  Our staff come from a wide range of backgrounds—from nursing to event planning to horticulture. However, their common thread is their passion for creating better days for those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Trained in dementia care best practices, our staff pour their heart and soul into everything they do to provide the highest quality and most dignifying memory care program in our region.

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

As current and former family caregivers ourselves, we understand what you and your family are going through. We hope our Frequently Asked Questions as well as our guidance and support will allow for an informed choice in selecting a care option that best suits your family’s unique needs.

 
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Other Offerings and Events

Caring for a loved one with dementia takes a village. We’re here to provide that extra layer of support through our monthly Memory Cafes, monthly Caregiver Support Groups and tight-knit Community Partnerships.

 
 

Memory CafEs

Better Day Memory Cafes take place the 3rd or 4th Saturday of every month, from 10 - 12 pm at Better Day. All Memory Cafes are free and open to the community at large. Currently, all memory cafes are strictly held outdoors with a limited number of attendees. Please email Regina if you would like to attend.

CAREGIVER Support Groups

Better Day facilitates a monthly Caregiver Support Group the 2nd Monday of every month from 5:30-7:00pm at Better Day. All caregiver support groups are free and open to the community at large.

Community Partnerships

Community partnerships are key when supporting someone with dementia as the disease inevitably progresses. We have relationships and connections to other highly reputable organizations, including Seniors Helping Seniors of Greater Boston & Metrowest.