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Services provided by adult day care centers
A well-run adult day care center’ s goals will focus on enriching the participants’ lives, building upon their skills, knowledge, and unique abilities and strengths. Below are some of the activities that may be available:
• Arts and crafts
• Musical entertainment and sing-a-longs
• Mental stimulation games such as bingo
• Stretching or other gentle exercise
• Discussion groups( books, films, current events)
• Holiday and birthday celebrations
• Local outings
Some centers offer programs that include children. Besides recreational activities, some adult day care centers provide transportation to and from the center, social services including counseling and support groups for caregivers, and health support services such as blood pressure monitoring and vision screening.
Benefits of adult day care
Almost Family, an adult day care center provider in both the U. S. and Canada, summarizes the benefits of adult day care well:“ Adult day care offers a win / win situation for everyone in the family— not only the client or member who attends the program, but also for the family member who has primary responsibility as caregiver. Adult day care provides a much-needed respite for the caregiver, affording a break from the physical demands and stress of providing round-the-clock care.”
For the participant, an adult day care center’ s benefits can be extensive:
• A safe, secure environment in which to spend the day
• Enjoyable and educational activities
• Improvement in mental and physical health
• Enhanced or maintained level of independence
• Socialization and peer support
• Nutritious meals and snacks
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
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More nearby senior-living options and services from Lutheran SeniorLife:
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