Bringing Generations Together Through Compassionate Care and Learning
At Hearts & Minds Activity Center, we provide high-quality, person-centered programs for two distinct yet equally vital groups: adults living with dementia and young children in their early developmental years. Our approach honors the unique needs of each population while fostering meaningful opportunities for connection, learning, and growth across generations.
Since our founding in 1984, we have served nearly 7,000 individuals living with dementia and their families through compassionate, enriching adult day services. In 1992, we expanded our model to include a licensed child care center—offering young learners a nurturing, developmentally rich environment where they can grow through play, discovery, and connection.
We are proud to be the first large-capacity, dementia-specific adult day program in the country, and the only center in the region to integrate licensed early childhood education into a shared model of care.
By supporting every generation with dignity, purpose, and connection, we’ve created a vibrant, inclusive community where individuals of all ages can thrive—both independently and together.
Our Mission
To enrich the lives of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions by providing interactive, safe, nurturing, intergenerational services and support.
To enrich the lives of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions by providing interactive, safe, nurturing, intergenerational services and support.
Specialized Adult Day Services
Our adult day program offers specialized, compassionate care for individuals with dementia in a safe, home-like environment. We serve up to 150 members and their families daily, Monday through Friday, providing structure, stimulation, and connection that helps slow cognitive decline and improve quality of life.
Led by Certified Dementia Practitioners and supported by trained staff, our program includes:
- Cognitive and social activities tailored to all stages of dementia
- Assistance with personal care
- Nutritious meals and snacks
- Secure outdoor space for exercise and gardening
- Medication management (with physician authorization)
Caregivers consistently report reduced stress, improved confidence in caring for their loved one, and a delay in nursing home placement thanks to the support we provide.
Specialized Adult Day Services
Our adult day program offers specialized, compassionate care for individuals with dementia in a safe, home-like environment. We serve up to 150 members and their families daily, Monday through Friday, providing structure, stimulation, and connection that helps slow cognitive decline and improve quality of life.
Led by Certified Dementia Practitioners and supported by trained staff, our program includes:
• Cognitive and social activities tailored to all stages of dementia
• Assistance with personal care
• Nutritious meals and snacks
• Secure outdoor space for exercise and gardening
• Medication management (with physician authorization)
Caregivers consistently report reduced stress, improved confidence in caring for their loved one, and a delay in nursing home placement thanks to the support we provide.
Supporting Caregivers
We understand that caregiving can be both rewarding and challenging. That’s why we’re committed to supporting not only our members but also their families. We provide resources, guidance, and respite that help caregivers recharge, reduce stress, and feel more confident caring for their loved ones. You’re not alone—our team is here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Strong Start for Young Learners
Our on-site licensed childcare center serves children ages 2 through entry-level first grade, using a play-based, developmentally appropriate approach that supports emotional, social, cognitive, and physical growth. Children benefit from small class sizes, multilingual staff, and a warm, nurturing environment designed to help them grow with confidence.
Key features of the childcare program include:
- Weekly themed activities
- Art, music, storytime, and sensory play
- Outdoor exploration and gardening
- Cultural celebrations and social-emotional learning
- Kindergarten readiness and optional potty-training support
Strong Start for Young Learners
Our on-site licensed childcare center serves children ages 2 through entry-level first grade, using a play-based, developmentally appropriate approach that supports emotional, social, cognitive, and physical growth. Children benefit from small class sizes, multilingual staff, and a warm, nurturing environment designed to help them grow with confidence.
Intergenerational Experiences: Enriching Every Life
While our adult and childcare programs operate independently, they unite through daily, thoughtfully designed intergenerational activities. Whether gardening, storytelling, cooking, or crafting, these shared experiences offer older adults a renewed sense of purpose and connection—while helping children develop empathy, patience, and respect.
These moments are at the heart of what makes Hearts & Minds truly special:
- Experience slower cognitive decline
- Support social-emotional development
- Foster joy and curiosity
- Strengthen our sense of community across generations
He loves going there. His favorite activities are interacting with the children, doing arts and crafts and making friends.
Our family deeply appreciates the staff’s very kind attention to my husband’s well-being.
Our People
Our passionate team of expert facilitators and preschool teachers, many of whom are multilingual, receive ongoing monthly training and are deeply committed to delivering care that is personal, respectful, and enriching. It’s their compassion and skill that make Hearts & Minds a place where people of all ages feel valued and empowered to thrive.
Vikas Duvvuri, MD, PhD, DFAPA
Board President
President | Sunol Hills
Diana Hwang
Board Vice President
Vice President | Relationship Manager
Real Estate Industries Division
Citizens Business Bank
Michael Ottoboni
Board Secretary
Managing Director
Accenture
Kevin Cuccias
Board Treasurer
Retired Financial Services Executive
Carmen Cortez
Human Resources
El Camino Hospital
Susi Garcia
Director of Mission Advancement and Stewardship
Diocese of San Jose
Jess Guy
Attorney
Michael Lawler
Chief Executive Officer
Redwood Family Centers
Wendy Talamantes
Vice President, Private Banking Relationship Manager
West Coast Community Bank
Qing Ken Wang
Cofounder and Chairman of the Board of Telesair Inc. Irvine and WM Therapeutics Technologies
Dr. Huy Ngo, MD
Medical Director, Special Populations and Transitions of Care
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
Vikas Duvvuri, MD, PhD, DFAPA
Board President
President | Sunol Hills
Diana Hwang
Board Vice President
Vice President | Relationship Manager
Real Estate Industries Division
Citizens Business Bank
Michael Ottoboni
Board Secretary
Managing Director
Accenture
Kevin Cuccias
Board Treasurer
Retired Financial Services Executive
Carmen Cortez
Human Resources
El Camino Hospital
Susi Garcia
Director of Mission Advancement and Stewardship
Diocese of San Jose
Jess Guy
Attorney
Michael Lawler
Chief Executive Officer
Redwood Family Centers
Wendy Talamantes
Vice President, Private Banking Relationship Manager
West Coast Community Bank
Qing Ken Wang
Cofounder and Chairman of the Board of Telesair Inc. Irvine and WM Therapeutics Technologies
Dr. Huy Ngo, MD
Medical Director, Special Populations and Transitions of Care
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
Barbra Delash
Rosa Barneond
Nicole Leon