All County Social Adult Day Care offers people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias the opportunity to be social and to participate in activities in a safe environment.
- If you are a caregiver that works during the day
Social Adult Day Care can be very helpful as you try to balance a job with caregiving duties. Hours of service vary at each center, but some are open from seven to 10 hours per day. Some also may offer weekend and evening hours, and transportation and meals are often provided.
- For people with Alzheimer’s and dementia
Social Adult Day Care provides a chance to be social and to participate in staffed activities such as music and exercise programs. Keep in mind that the person with dementia will need time to adjust to the experience of going to the center. Some people may resist going at first, but they often look forward to the visit after several weeks of attending, meeting people and joining in activities.
Services
Our services provided
- Counseling: The center may provide support services for people with dementia and their families. For example, they may offer guidance on outside resources and arrange for supportive care in the home.
- Health services: If the person with Alzheimer’s requires medical services (i.e., insulin shots, help with medication, etc.) be sure to ask if staff provides medical assistance. Some centers also may provide blood pressure checks and physical, dental, foot, eye or ear examinations.
- Nutrition: Does the center provide nutritious meals and snacks? Sample a meal to find out. If needed, ask if the center can accommodate a special diet or provide a culturally specific menu. Some centers also offer nutritional education programs.
- Personal care: Centers may provide help with hairstyling, toileting, eating, showering and other personal care tasks.
- Activities: Daily activities may include music, art, recreation, discussion and support groups. Ask what activities are offered for people with dementia.
- Behavior management: Find out if the center is prepared to deal with behaviors associated with dementia. These many include wandering, incontinence, hallucinations, sexually inappropriate behavior or speech difficulties.
- Therapy: Some centers help arrange for needed physical, occupational or speech therapy. They may have therapists onsite or on-call.
- Special needs: Make sure the center can accommodate any special needs. For example, is the center equipped to deal with someone who uses a wheelchair, who is hearing or visually impaired, or who is handicapped in another way? Knowing about any service restrictions before using a center may help prevent problems.
