Adult Day Care Services and Activities

Adult Day Care

Adult day care is a supervised, structured daytime environment designed to support other senior housing arrangements. Adult day care provides opportunities for socialization, recreation and activities outside of the home environment. Services and activities can be selected based on the needs and interests of the participant and may include meals, health related programs and transportation to the facility. Short term or flexible hours are available to allow respite opportunities for care providers.

3 Types of Adult Day Care
Adult day care centers give caregivers a break from around-the-clock care and provide peace of mind that their loved one is in good hands. There are varying levels of adult day care that cater to seniors’ specific needs.
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Adult Day Care Guards Against Caregiver Stress
Adult day care is an often underused service by those taking care of elderly loved ones. For dementia caregivers, utilizing adult day care services may help significantly reduce caregiving stress.
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5 Common Myths About Adult Day Care Centers
Common criticisms of adult day care stem from misdirected comparisons to babysitting and institutional care. Most modern senior centers are working to dispel these myths by refining their services and encouraging seniors’ independence.
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How to Choose an Adult Day Care Center
This checklist will help guide caregivers in choosing the best adult day care center that will meet their needs, as well as those of their elderly parent.
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Adult Day Care Can Fill a Gap for Seniors and Their Caregivers
The benefits of adult day care services are twofold. Your aging parent can enjoy social opportunities, activities and added safety, while you are free to work, run errands, attend appointments or savor some respite time.
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How to Convince a Resistant Elder to Attend Adult Day Care
Adult day care services can be a lifesaver for stressed caregivers, but seniors often reject this idea for respite. A veteran caregiver shares what NOT to do when pitching a senior center and offers tips for getting a loved one to try it out.
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19 Free and Discounted Services for Seniors and Their Caregivers
With so many seniors living on limited incomes, finding affordable products and services is crucial. Get the inside scoop on freebies and discounts available to you and your loved one.
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Spending the Day at an Adult Day Center
Each Adult Day Care center is different, so, to get a better idea of what goes on after a senior is dropped off at the door, AgingCare visited the Hope center in Ft. Myers.
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Will Medicare or Medicaid Cover Adult Day Care Expenses?
Medicare typically does not cover adult day care expenses, but seniors are likely to find assistance though Medicaid, long-term care insurance and community programs.
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Should I stay with my parent on their first day at adult day care?
Staying with your mom for a while the first time you drop her off at adult day care is a good idea and might help ease the transition.
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Does adult day care accommodate elders with mobility problems?
Some adult day care centers accept patients with mobility problems, such as hip replacements. Visit the adult day care you have in mind ahead of time and discuss how they handle mobility issues.
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When is the right time to take a parent to adult day care?
Adult day care centers provide a safe, secure environment for adults who are unable to stay alone during the day. Adult day care provides social activities, meals and supervision for elderly parents and helps caregivers in need of a break.
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Adult Day Care for People With Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia
Dementia caregivers are often anxious about their aging loved ones’ ability to attend an adult day center. Fortunately, there are adult day care programs that provide specialized services and activities for seniors with cognitive impairment.
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Dementia Care Settings Can Enrich Patients' Lives
Although family members are hesitant and even resistant to placing their loved one with dementia in adult day care or an assisted living facility, these settings offer plenty of engaging and useful activities that can enhance their quality of life.
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Caregiving Takes a Village
Remember the saying "It takes a village to raise a child"? That is how I feel about living with a victim of Alzheimer's and dementia.
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