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Adult Day Services are community based programs that offer a wide range of services to socially isolated, chronically ill, disabled, frail, at risk adults and seniors in the community. A variety of professional staff provides high quality care within a congregate setting. Adult Day Services is an integral part of the community service network and the long-term care continuum.
Who Benefits From Adult Day Services?
- Adults of all ages requiring supervision, increased socialization, nursing assistance, help with personal care and other daily activities. These individuals generally live in the community and need services to improve or maintain their current level of functioning.
- Families and caregivers who have a responsibility for an adult relative or friend.
What Services are Provided?
Services vary with each Adult Day Program but may include any of the following:
- Supervision
- Assistance with Daily Activities
- Group and Individual Activities
- Socialization
- Meals and Snacks
- Transportation
- Exercise
- Information and Referral
- Health Monitoring
- Education
- Case Management
- Nursing Care
- Personal Care
- Counseling
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Intergenerational Programming
- Caregiver Respite/Support Groups
What Are the Benefits?
- Relieves or prevents caregiver burnout
- Increases confidence and feelings of self-worth through socialization and peer interaction
- Reduces unnecessary hospitalization by providing ongoing health monitoring
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