Does Your Mom or Dad Need to Go to Day Care?

by ElderCarelink

Does your mom or dad require round-the-clock care?

Do they spend their days at home alone?

 If you said yes to either of these, it may be time to send your folks to day care.

The term day care might have you thinking of plastic toys and screaming toddlers, but some centers cater to more mature crowd. Adult day cares offer an opportunity for seniors to get out of the house and socialize while providing their caregivers some much needed respite.

Depending on the type of facility, you may find day cares in your area that provide:

Social and recreational activities

Door-to-door transportation

Snacks and meals

Personal care assistance

Regardless of whether your mom and dad are relatively healthy or have challenges such dementia, you are likely to find a day care that meets their needs. The National Adult Day Services Association reports there are three categories of adult day care providers.

Specialized centers offering services to individuals with specific care needs, such as those with dementia or Alzheimers.

Social centers focused on recreational and group activities.

Health centers that combine social activities with health and therapeutic services.

Even better, many adult day cares offer flexible scheduling which means you can use them once a week, once a month or however many other times you need.

Ready to find an adult day care for your parent or other loved one? Check out ElderCarelink.com where you can find a list of day cares in your area.