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.
Where to locate adult day care centers
For assistance in finding local centers, you can try:
• Your family doctor
• Local social services or health department
• Mental health centers
• Local senior center
• Area Agency on Aging in the U.S. (Call 1.800.677.1116 for the
AAA in your area.)
• Yellow Pages listings under Adult Day Care, Aging Services,
Senior Citizens’ Services, and similar categories
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