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• Are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
• Are mobile, with the possible assistance of a cane, walker, or
wheelchair
• Are continent (in most cases)
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When to opt for an adult day care center
As a senior, it can be challenging to admit that you need help,
especially if you’ve been a highly independent person used to caring
for others all your life. And if you’re the caregiver, it may be equally
difficult to consider allowing “strangers” to care for your beloved
family member.
As with any service, the best time to start exploring what’s available
is before you actually need it. According to ElderCare Online, you
should seriously consider using adult day care when a senior:
• Can no longer structure his or her own daily activities
• Is isolated and desires companionship
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Finding the right adult day care center for your
family’s needs
The National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA)
recommends you start by asking yourself what specific services
both the senior adult and the caregiver need most. For the day
care participant, are social activities primary? Assistance with
walking, eating or medications? Mental stimulation? Exercise? As a
caregiver, is support what you need most? Some free time? Help with
transportation? Answering these questions will help you determine
which of the three main types of adult day care centers (social, healthfocused, and Alzheimer’s/dementia oriented) will best serve you.
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• Yellow Pages listings under Adult Day Care, Aging Services,
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