Forster Woods Adult Day Center

Forster Woods Adult Day Center Supporting Adults. Empowering Families. Building Community.

Our mission is to support caregivers and their loved ones by providing a safe, comfortable and reliable day service for adults who may require assistance with daily living activities and may benefit from a compassionate environment and opportunities for socialization.

🎙️ Our newest episode of Under the Tree is OUT NOW! 🌳We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gebhard, licensed health insurance a...
09/01/2026

🎙️ Our newest episode of Under the Tree is OUT NOW! 🌳

We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gebhard, licensed health insurance agent, back Under the Tree for another important conversation about Medicare!

This episode breaks down Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement plans, including the differences in costs, doctor networks, prescription coverage, and some common surprises people may encounter after choosing a plan.

Whether you’re navigating Medicare for yourself or helping a loved one, this episode is full of helpful information to better understand your options and make informed decisions. 💙

🎧 Tune in now! Find the episode through the link in the comments or in our Linktree.

Have questions for Kevin?
📞 (248) 820-6888
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Medicare.gov

Don’t forget to subscribe to Under the Tree for more conversations that educate, support, and empower caregivers and families!

🌟 September is here, and our new food menu, activity calendar, AND newsletter are officially OUT! 🌟We’re so excited for ...
09/01/2026

🌟 September is here, and our new food menu, activity calendar, AND newsletter are officially OUT! 🌟

We’re so excited for another month filled with delicious meals, fun activities, meaningful connections, and plenty of opportunities to learn, move, create, and celebrate together! 💙

September is extra special because we’re kicking off National Adult Day Services Week! 🎉 We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing participants, the incredible work of adult day services, and the wonderful community we’ve built here at Forster Woods.

Take a look at our September calendar and menu to see what’s cooking and what fun we have planned! 🍎🎨🎶 And don’t forget to check out our newest newsletter for more updates, highlights, and happenings at Forster Woods!

📖 The link to our newsletter, calendar, and menu will be in the comments!

Here’s to a fantastic September at Forster Woods! 💙🌳

08/30/2026

🚩 Let’s talk about red flags!

In this clip of Under the Tree, Nick and Rachel from CarePatrol share some important red flags to look out for when navigating care options and making decisions for yourself or a loved one.

These conversations can help families know what questions to ask, what to watch for, and how to make informed decisions. 💚

🎙️ Want to hear more? Find the full episode through our Linktree or in the comments!

🌺🌴 Happy Friday, Forster friends and family! 🌴🌺What a fun-filled week we had! Our participants stayed busy creating, pla...
08/28/2026

🌺🌴 Happy Friday, Forster friends and family! 🌴🌺

What a fun-filled week we had! Our participants stayed busy creating, playing, learning, and celebrating together. 💙

We made colorful tiki wind socks 🎨🌺, got moving with some bowling, put our knowledge to the test with a few rounds of Family Feud 🎤, and ended the week with a special Luau Party! 🌴🍍

Our Luau included a delicious Taste of Hawaii, where everyone got to try Hawaiian-inspired foods while learning a little more about the culture and traditions behind them. 🌺 We also enjoyed some delicious Hawaiian Dream Cups for a sweet treat! 🍓🥥

From creative activities and physical movement to social games and cultural experiences, every activity gave our participants a chance to connect, explore new interests, build skills, and—most importantly—have FUN! 💕

We’re so grateful for another week filled with smiles, laughter, and memories at Forster Woods! 🌴💙

Have a wonderful weekend, Forster friends and family! ☀️

🌺🎨 We kicked off the week with a little creativity, movement, and friendly competition at Forster Woods!We started by ma...
08/24/2026

🌺🎨 We kicked off the week with a little creativity, movement, and friendly competition at Forster Woods!

We started by making tiki windstocks! 🌴✨ This hands-on activity encouraged creativity, fine motor skills, following directions, and personal expression as everyone created their own colorful project.

Then we got moving with some bowling! 🎳 Whether rolling strikes or cheering each other on, bowling helps support coordination, balance, strength, focus, and confidence while keeping everyone active and engaged.

We wrapped things up with a round of Family Feud! 🗣️💭 This favorite encourages memory, communication, quick thinking, problem-solving, and social connection—and of course, plenty of laughs! 😂

A fun-filled start to the week with plenty of opportunities to create, connect, move, and have a great time together! 💙🌺

08/23/2026

🌳 What is Under the Tree? 🎙️

Under the Tree is Forster Woods' podcast where we bring together professionals, caregivers, families, and community partners to have meaningful conversations about aging, caregiving, senior resources, and everything in between.

Whether you're looking for guidance, education, or simply want to hear inspiring stories from those making a difference, there's an episode for you. 💙

You can listen to every episode of Under the Tree through the links in the comments or by visiting the Linktree in our bio. We can't wait for you to join the conversation!

Have a favorite episode so far? Let us know in the comments! 👇

08/21/2026

🌋🧪 EXPERIMENT TIME! 🧪🌋

We had a blast getting a little messy and putting our science skills to the test with a volcano experiment! Our participants mixed the ingredients together and watched as their volcanoes erupted with bubbles and foam. 🌋🤩

But this activity was about more than just making a cool eruption! Experiments like this encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning while giving participants the opportunity to make predictions, follow steps, observe what happens, and talk about what they see. 🧠✨

Working with the materials also provides opportunities to practice coordination and fine motor skills, while doing the experiment together encourages communication, teamwork, and social connection. Most importantly, it gave everyone a chance to explore, laugh, get involved, and enjoy the excitement of learning something new! ❤️

We’d say this experiment was a BIG success! 🌋🎉

🎯🧁🐠 A Wednesday full of celebrating, learning, and a little friendly competition!We started the day by baking our monthl...
08/19/2026

🎯🧁🐠 A Wednesday full of celebrating, learning, and a little friendly competition!

We started the day by baking our monthly birthday cupcakes! 🎂 Each month, we celebrate all of our participants who have a birthday, creating a special opportunity to recognize them, make them feel appreciated, and celebrate together as a community. 💕 And, of course, the best part is getting to enjoy the cupcakes afterward! 🧁

Next up was a little friendly competition with Dart Ball! 🎯 Participants got moving, practiced their aim, worked on hand-eye coordination, and enjoyed plenty of laughs along the way. Games like Dart Ball encourage focus, coordination, turn-taking, and social interaction while giving everyone a fun way to stay active and engaged.

Then, we took a deep dive into the Forster Fish Tank! 🐠🌊 Participants learned about the different creatures that call our tank home, what they eat, how they live, and how the tank is their ecosystem. Activities like this encourage curiosity, memory, conversation, and cognitive engagement while giving everyone a chance to share what they know and discover something new.

From celebrating birthdays, to testing our aim, to exploring our underwater friends, it was a Wednesday filled with connection, learning, movement, and plenty of fun! 💙

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201 Hillside Court
East Lansing, MI
48823

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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