Adult daycare

1. Adult Day Care

2. About Adult Day Care Centers
•Adult day care centers have existed for 30+
years
•Cater to individuals needing help or are
isolated
•Respite for 50 million + caregivers

3. When to Consider Adult Day Care
Families should consider adult day care if:
•The person is unable to organize or manage everyday
activities
•They would benefit from socialization
•The person is physically or mentally challenged but does not
require 24/7 supervision
•They are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
•It is unsafe for them to be left alone
•The person’s caregiver works outside the home or travels
frequently

4. Benefits of Adult Day Care
•Sheltered and
supervised
surroundings
•Fun and educational
activities:
–Arts and crafts
–Sing-alongs, storytelling
–Bingo, cards, or other mentally challenging
games
–“Sittercise” (stretching exercises
performed while sitting)
–Discussion groups
–Field trips
–Holiday celebrations
•Medication
administration
•Physical/speech therapy
•Assistance with ADLs
•Break for caregivers

5. Adult Day Care Costs
•Between $25 - $70 per day, depending on
services
•Most facilities provide transportation, half do
so at no additional cost
•Meals often included
•Most have full-time nursing services on-site

6. Sliding Fee Scale
•Some adult day care centers use a sliding fee
scale
•Adjusts payment based on family’s income
and ability to pay

7. Other Payor Sources
•Costs are not covered by
Medicare
•Medicaid will cover most or
all expenses for licensed
adult healthcare settings
and Alzheimer’s-related
programs for qualified
families
•Private medical insurance
may pay partial costs when
licensed medical providers
are on-staff
•Other options include long-
term care insurance,
dependent-care tax credits,
scholarships and financial
assistance
–Older Americans Act
–Veterans Administration

8. Resources for Adult Day Care
Families searching for more information on adult day care
services should check these resources:
•National Council on the Aging
•National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA)
•National Aging Information Center
•Family Caregiver Alliance

9. SeniorHomes.com
•Information in this presentation provided by
home care expert Mary S. Yamin-Garone
•SeniorHomes.com is a free resource for
seniors and families searching for housing and
care services
•Visit http://www.seniorhomes.com for more
information on senior housing

10. SeniorHomes.com
•Information in this presentation provided by
home care expert Mary S. Yamin-Garone
•SeniorHomes.com is a free resource for
seniors and families searching for housing and
care services
•Visit http://www.seniorhomes.com for more
information on senior housing