The Tender Alzheimer's Social Day Center & Care Partner Support Services

The Tender Alzheimer's Social Day Center & Care Partner Support Services A nonprofit, 501c(3) charity providing an Alzheimer’s Respite Social Day Care Program.

Social Day Center open to clients, Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm; Virtual Support Group meets on Wednesday's, open to all caregivers and their families. Visit our webpage for more information on our programs: www.TheTender.org

If you have the resources to help us, please send a donation today by visiting www.thetender.com/donations - we are so grateful for your generosity and confidence in our work!

There are so many meaningful ways to support individuals and families navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia. 💜Whether it’s...
06/26/2026

There are so many meaningful ways to support individuals and families navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia. 💜

Whether it’s volunteering your time, making a donation, sponsoring a day at The Tender, referring a family in need of support, scheduling a tour, or simply sharing our posts to help spread awareness — every act of kindness helps make a difference.

Community support is what helps us continue creating meaningful moments filled with connection, dignity, engagement, compassion, and joy for our members and caregivers every single day.

If you would like to get involved, learn more, volunteer, donate, schedule a tour, or support our mission, please visit:
🌐 www.thetender.org

Thank you for helping us continue creating meaningful moments. 💜

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible staff members who help make The Tender such a special place every single day...
06/24/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible staff members who help make The Tender such a special place every single day. 💜

Their compassion, patience, dedication, continued education, and unwavering support mean so much to our members, caregivers, and families.

Working in dementia care requires not only skill and knowledge, but also empathy, kindness, flexibility, understanding, and heart; qualities our staff continue to demonstrate every day through the meaningful relationships and moments they create with our members.

Thank you to our amazing team for the care, support, encouragement, dignity, and joy you bring into our center each day. We are so grateful for all that you do. 💜

A fresh haircut, a few laughs, and a lot of smiles. 💜As part of our Father's Day celebration, we were thrilled to welcom...
06/23/2026

A fresh haircut, a few laughs, and a lot of smiles. 💜

As part of our Father's Day celebration, we were thrilled to welcome back Rae from Chair One Barber Shop in Oaklyn for the second year in a row.

Rae generously volunteered his time to provide complimentary haircuts for the gentlemen at The Tender, helping them look and feel their best for Father's Day weekend. More importantly, he spent time getting to know our members, sharing stories, and creating moments of connection that mean so much to the individuals we serve.

At The Tender, we know that dignity and confidence can be found in the little things—a fresh haircut, a friendly conversation, and feeling celebrated.

Thank you, Rae, for continuing this special Father's Day tradition with us. And to all the fathers, grandfathers, husbands, brothers, and father figures in our Tender family, we hope you felt the love and appreciation you deserve this Father's Day. 💜

A heartfelt thank you to Ennoble Care for sponsoring a special day at The Tender on June 18! 💜We were honored to welcome...
06/23/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Ennoble Care for sponsoring a special day at The Tender on June 18! 💜

We were honored to welcome Shannon Speers, who joined us on behalf of Ennoble Care and helped create a wonderful experience for our members. Thanks to their generosity, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and cupcakes, followed by an afternoon of music and memories with Jim Bruno.

Sponsor a Day is one of the many ways community partners help us provide meaningful social engagement, connection, and joy for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Thank you, Ennoble Care and Shannon, for making a difference in the lives of our members and caregivers.

Interested in creating a special day for our members? Learn more about sponsoring a day at:
https://sponsor-a-day-at-the-tender.raiselysite.com/

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🎓💜 Welcome to The Tender's Class of 2026 💜🎓Graduation season is a time to celebrate accomplishments, friendships, growth...
06/22/2026

🎓💜 Welcome to The Tender's Class of 2026 💜🎓

Graduation season is a time to celebrate accomplishments, friendships, growth, and the moments that make each person unique.

As you scroll through these photos, we invite you to see our members the way we do.

Behind every smile is a lifetime of experiences, achievements, talents, and memories. While Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia may change certain abilities, they do not define a person or erase the incredible individual they have always been.

At The Tender, we strive to foster independence, purpose, confidence, and connection each day. We celebrate what our members can do, encourage them to continue pursuing the activities they enjoy, and recognize the qualities that make each person special.

Not every member is pictured due to individual photography preferences and permissions, but every member is a valued part of our Tender family.

Today, we're proud to celebrate our Class of 2026 and the unique qualities that make each of our graduates shine. We hope you'll scroll through, find a familiar face, learn something new about our members, and join us in celebrating the people behind the diagnosis. 🌟

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Caregivers deserve support too. 💜Behind every individual living with Alzheimer’s or dementia is often a caregiver carryi...
06/22/2026

Caregivers deserve support too. 💜

Behind every individual living with Alzheimer’s or dementia is often a caregiver carrying an incredible amount of emotional, physical, and mental responsibility each and every day.

Many caregivers spend so much time caring for others that their own well-being, health, and needs are often placed last.

This week, as part of our “Every Memory Matters” campaign, we want caregivers to know:
You are not alone.

At The Tender, we are proud to offer FREE caregiver support groups and resources for families navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia — because support matters for caregivers too.

If you ever need guidance, resources, or simply someone to talk to, we are here for you. 💜

📩 [email protected]

In honor of the memories, moments, and people who continue to stay with us every day. 💜As part of our “Every Memory Matt...
06/20/2026

In honor of the memories, moments, and people who continue to stay with us every day. 💜

As part of our “Every Memory Matters” campaign for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the loved ones, family members, friends, and community members who have left a lasting impact on our hearts.

Today’s photos represent just a small glimpse of the many members and loved ones who continue to hold a special place in our hearts and within The Tender family.

Whether it’s a smile, a story, a tradition, a laugh, or simply the way someone made you feel — these memories continue to matter long after moments have passed.

We invite our community to share the name, memory, or story of someone you carry with you every day. 💜

❤️💛💚🖤 Friendly Reminder: The Tender will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. ❤️💛💚🖤Junete...
06/18/2026

❤️💛💚🖤 Friendly Reminder: The Tender will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. ❤️💛💚🖤

Juneteenth marks a significant moment in our nation's history and serves as a time to reflect on freedom, resilience, and progress.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reopen on Monday, June 22nd.

Wishing our members, families, volunteers, and supporters a meaningful Juneteenth.

Even small moments become meaningful moments. 💜A hand on someone’s back.A quiet conversation.A favorite activity.A share...
06/17/2026

Even small moments become meaningful moments. 💜

A hand on someone’s back.
A quiet conversation.
A favorite activity.
A shared laugh.
A moment of encouragement.

These everyday moments may seem simple, but for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, they can hold so much meaning, comfort, connection, and joy.

At The Tender, we are reminded every day that meaningful engagement, companionship, dignity, and human connection continue to matter deeply throughout every stage of the journey.

If your family is navigating Alzheimer’s or dementia and looking for support, guidance, or resources, The Tender is always here for you.

📩 [email protected]

What’s one memory you never want to forget? 💜Maybe it’s a family vacation.A wedding dance.A favorite song.A holiday trad...
06/15/2026

What’s one memory you never want to forget? 💜

Maybe it’s a family vacation.
A wedding dance.
A favorite song.
A holiday tradition.
A simple moment that still makes you smile.

This week, as part of our “Every Memory Matters” campaign for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we’re inviting our community to share a memory that means something special to them.

We would love to hear yours in the comments. 💜

Today also serves as a reminder for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; a day dedicated to raising awareness, protecting dignity, and advocating for the safety, respect, and well-being of older adults everywhere.

If you have questions, concerns, or simply need guidance while navigating care for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, The Tender is here to help support you and your family.

📩 [email protected]

Address

4501 Church Road
Mount Laurel, NJ
08054

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+18562345999

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