{"id":2133,"date":"2021-05-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.boomershub.com\/?p=2133"},"modified":"2024-11-09T18:50:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T18:50:35","slug":"what-are-adult-day-care-centers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/what-are-adult-day-care-centers","title":{"rendered":"Adult Day Care Centers and Everything You Need To Know About Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We love the seniors in our family but there are times when we feel guilty for poorly juggling between our personal lives and providing them with the support that they deserve. The strong hands that have guided us have become childlike as it\u2019s their turn to be nurtured and protected.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The solution? Consider <\/span>adult day care centers<\/span>, where your elderly can receive help with activities of daily living to specialized care for dementia while they can still have an iron-grip on their independence. Yep, these centers are babysitters for adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is <\/span>Adul<\/span>t Day Care Center<\/span><\/span>?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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An <\/span>adult day care center\u00a0<\/span> is a solution for seniors to get the care and supervision that they need each day from licensed professionals in a safe environment. The elders can have an enriched social life with people of similar age at this center, receive counselling, enjoy cooked meals etc., at these <\/span>adult day centers<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For many, employing <\/span>live-in caregivers<\/span><\/a> can be expensive and boring for your seniors to stay at home all day. For family members and caregivers, working full-time, or needing some time away from home, these kinds of centers can bring a peaceful sigh of relief.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are the Benefits of <\/span><\/span>Adult Day Care<\/span><\/span>?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there are a <\/span>total of 4130 adult day care centers<\/span><\/a>. An <\/span>Oxford study<\/span><\/a> in 2017 found that seniors who enter Adult Day Care centers experienced significant improvement in their lives.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the holistic benefits of adult day care:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. These centers are an all-in-one solution for seniors offering health, therapy(for <\/span>mental health concerns<\/span><\/a>) and social services.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Seniors get the chance to connect with people of similar age and life experience. This reduces the social isolation adults tend to feel with age.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Medication management and health care is available for all \u2013 especially for those with special needs like diabetes or are suffering from cognitive impairment such as <\/span>dementia<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. For caregivers, <\/span>experiencing burnout<\/span><\/a> is quite common and it should not be a matter of shame for you, or your senior loved one. It is also natural to take time for yourself and other equally important tasks. Having a <\/span>day care center for adults<\/span> can let you relax, knowing your senior is in safe hands.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Types of Adult Day Care Facilities and Their Services<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    Before choosing a daycare center, it is best to analyze what<\/span> type of care the senior requires,<\/span><\/a> and the type of support needed by their caregivers. If situation demands, you may have to keep senior living options like <\/span>assisted living<\/span><\/a>, nursing homes<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>memory care<\/span><\/a> in mind too.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Here are the 3 main types of day care facilities available for seniors:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    1. Adult <\/span>Social Day Care<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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