Housing : Adult Day Care

Adult Day Care – or Day Services – Can Fill a Gap for Caregivers
Although day services have been a well-kept secret for years, these respite services are a blessing for caregivers.

Where to Find Respite Resources
Here are some resources that caregivers can turn to for respite services.

Survey of Adult Day Services & Home Care Costs
Each year the MetLife Mature Market Institute conducts a market survey of home care costs in the United States. This year the Institute also conducted a market survey of adult day centers costs.

Respite Checklist Provides Peace of Mind for Caregivers
This checklist can help ease the caregiver’s mind, knowing that the person providing respite care has all the information he or she needs.

Choosing an Adult Day Care Program for People with Alzheimer's
There are variations from state to state in the licensing and scope of care provided by each type of facility offering care for those with dementia. This means that what defines ''assisted living,'' ''adult home'' and ''long-term care'' may be different in each state.

What’s the value of Adult Day Care and how can I convince a resistant elder to attend?
While caring for my elderly parents, I was advised to get them enrolled in a local Adult Day Care program to give them a life outside of bed all day “just waiting to die,” as my father would say. A year later (and at my wit’s end) I decided it was worth a try after I went for a tour of the center nearby.

My 75-year old mother was recently widowed. She's in good health, but I am concerned about her being isolated. What can I do?
When an elderly person who lives alone does not need nursing care or home care, but does need companionship and some kind of daily routine, adult day care may be the solution. Click to read Dr. Connolly's full answer.