You have
recently noticed some changes in your loved ones behavior and you are beginning
to think that he/she would not be safe at home by him/herself anymore. For
whatever reason, you do not believe that someone coming into the home to help
your loved one would be a good idea. Are there any other options to consider? An
adult day care may be just the help your loved one needs.
An adult day
care center would be a wonderful option for your loved one if he/she were
not safe at home anymore. These supervised centers provide social stimulation
and appropriate activities for seniors. Many of the seniors that attend adult
day care centers suffer from some form of cognitive dysfunction. Others just
enjoy the companionship and socialization that an adult day care center can
provide. In many instances these adult day care centers will even take your
loved one for some short-term overnight stays. That is really a great option if
you had a planned vacation or if you just needed some time alone for yourself!
An adult day
care health center is similar to a regular day care
center in that they both offer some organized social stimulation. The basic
difference is that the health care centers are also able to provide a variety of
medical services such as monitoring seniors temperatures and blood pressure,
administering medications and providing assistance with daily living activities.
Most do not accept individuals who suffer from incontinence so make certain you
ask about that if appropriate.
Fees for adult
day care centers and adult day care health centers will vary depending on
whether or you choose one associated with a non-profit organization or a private
facility. Most of the time, however, the cost for either one of these will be
less than the cost of providing in-home care.
When you
investigate an adult day care center, remember to keep in mind the needs and
limitations of your loved one. Although you may experience some initial
resistance from your loved one, you will hopefully be pleasantly surprised at
his/her her reaction once you visit a few facilities. Ask the facility for an
activities calendar and meet the people that your loved one would be dealing
with. Are you comfortable with the level of cognition that the seniors are
displaying and do you think your loved one would fit in? Are you able to get the
he names of any referrals? As always, prepare a list of questions beforehand and
plan on spending a few hours visiting a center so you and your loved one know
what to expect.
We will be pleased to accept your collect call if you are calling for
information about admissions.
- Telephone
- (330) 758-8106
- FAX
- (330) 758-7030
- Postal address
- 830 Boardman Canfield Rd.
- Boardman, Ohio 44512
- Admission Coordinator: Pat Ivany (330) 758-8106
- Electronic mail
- General Information:
mailto:
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