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.
Adult Day Care Articles
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.
2 CommentsAdult 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.
7 Comments5 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.
13 CommentsHow to Choose an Adult Day Care Center
Use this checklist to guide you in your search for an adult day care center that best fits your aging loved one’s needs and your own need for respite care.
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Adult Day Care Questions
Are there places that would accommodate my grandmother during the day, or a few times per week? Longer stays?
19 AnswersCandyhayu Answered Oct 10, 2022I wear diapers should I stay without a diaper whenever possible?
1 AnswerAnnReid Answered Sep 22, 2022My mother says I don't need to entertain her, then says she's bored. She just started attending adult day care 2 days/week. Any activity suggestions?
33 AnswersNikkibaise Replied Sep 20, 2022I need help. My 82 yr old MIL is wetting the bed, maybe 3 times per week. Suggestions?
3 Answersfunkygrandma59 Answered Sep 10, 2022
Adult Day Care Discussions
How much do I pay a friend to watch my 92 yr old mother from 4 pm to 8 pm?
6 Commentsfreqflyer Commented Oct 20, 2022Sleep schedule changes to adapt to their changing cycle has been helping with sundowners and hallucinations.
5 Commentsanonymous272157 Commented Dec 2018Things for mom to do during the day. Where do I start?
2 Commentssmeshque Commented Dec 2018I screamed at the sick person...
4 Commentsnatnatroswell22 Commented Aug 2018
