SPECIAL SECTION: SENIOR LIVING
will help you determine which of the three
main types of adult day care centers (social,
health-focused, and Alzheimer’s/dementia
oriented) will best serve you.
Is an adult day care center right
for my loved one?
Good candidates for adult day care centers
are seniors who:
• Can benefit from the friendship and
functional assistance a day care center
offers
• May be physically or cognitively
challenged but do not require 24-hour
supervision
• 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)
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
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