Adult Day Care

Adult Day Care (ADC) is one of the fastest growing services today. This option may provide a satisfactory alternative to placing your loved one in a full-care facility.

Consider these advantages:

• ADC allows the loved one to be independent longer.
• ADC allows the family member to continue working with the peace of mind that their loved one is safe, properly fed, and is given his or her medication.
• ADC provides social interaction with people their own age. This can be mentally stimulating as well as strengthening the loved one's self-esteem.
• ADC can prevent the family member's feelings of guilt since the loved one will be with the family in the evenings.
• ADC staff contacts family members in case of an emergency.
• ADC overall costs are much less than total-care facilities.
• Some ADC facilities provide crafts and other special activities.
• Some ADC facilities provide cots for afternoon naps.
• Many ADC facilities encourage and direct exercise programs geared to various physical levels.
• Strong friendships can develop among those who attend ADC facilities regularly.

Before selecting an ADC facility for your loved one, visit several. Ask questions. Observe attendees. Check out the staff. Let your loved one help with the decision.