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Adult Day Care
centers are community-based group programs designed to mee0t the
needs of functionally and/or cognitively impaired adults through
an individual plan of care. The programs are structured and provide
a variety of health, social, and other related support services
in a protective setting. They provide medical and/or social services
to persons 18 years of age or older in need of personal care services,
supervision, assistance essential for sustaining activities of daily
living or for the protection of the individual. Persons who benefit
from Adult Day Care may be individuals with Alzheimer's disease
or a related dementia, those who are socially isolated and at risk
for poor nutrition, depression or abuse, and anyone who needs daytime
supervised care. Typical services provided by Adult Day Care centers
include: therapeutic activities, health monitoring, supervision,
personal assistance with activities of daily living, nutritional
meals, and referral to other programs. Generally, one or two meals
are provided a day, and transportation for pick-up and drop-off
might be available. Adult Day Care centers generally provide services
during normal business hours five days a week; some centers might
operate during the evenings and on weekends as well.
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community. Just one phone call or Website visit provides an instant connection to resources that enable older persons to live independently in their communities. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp
California
Association for Adult Day Services (CAADS)
CAADS is a non-profit grassroots organization that advocates for
the growth and development of adult day services in California and
nationally. CAADS was formed for the purpose of advancing adult
day services. CAADS member centers provide innovative day programs
that support individuals with physical or mental disabilities and
older adults with Alzheimer's disease and their families. CAADS
provides advocacy, timely information, analysis, technical assistance,
education, and networking opportunities for member organizations.
California
Association for Adult Day Services
921 11th Street Suite 701
Sacramento, California 95814
916-552-7400
http://www.caads.org
The
Alzheimer’s Information Website
The Alzheimer’s Information Website provides some FAQs to
those who do not know much about “Adult Day Care” services.
For instance, it
(1) suggests the questions that you should prepare to ask prior to going for the service, such as:
- Can you accept
people with Alzheimer's disease?
- How many meals are provided?
- Do you accept Medicaid?
- Is transportation included?
- What types of activities are provided?
- What are the fees?
- (For medical programs) What types of health care professionals
are on staff?
(2) informs you about the cost and payment method, depending on your location and service requested. If you qualify for certain eligibilities, your private insurance plans, Medicare, Medigap or Medicaid might cover some of the cost for you,
(3) instructs you on how to locate an Adult Day Care center near you. Your local Agency on Aging is a good place to find out.
800-ALZINFO
http://www.alzinfo.org/continuingcare/adult/default.aspx
Administration on Aging (AoA)
The Administration on Aging (AoA), an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers. This AoA website provides a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs, and services related to aging. They provide information for consumers about Adult Day Care services and national, state and local Adult Day Service Provider directories.
http://www.aoa.gov/about/org/regional_support_center/org_regional_support_centers.asp
Region
I: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VTl
Regional Administrator
John F. Kennedy Bldg., Rm. 2075
Boston, MA 02203
Phone: 617-565-1158
Regions
II & III: NY, NJ, PR, VI, DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV
Regional Administrator
26 Federal Plaza, Rm. 38-102
New York NY 10278
Phone: 212-264-2976
Region
IV: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN
Regional Administrator
61 Forsyth St., SW, #5M69
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-562-7600
Region
V: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Regional Administrator
233 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 790
Chicago, IL 60601-5519
Phone: 312-353-3141
Region
VI: AR, LA, OK, NM, TX
Regional Administrator
1301 Young St., Rm. 736
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 214-767-2971
Region
VII: IA, KS, MO, NE
Regional Administrator
601 East 12th St., Rm. 1731
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-426-3511
Region
VIII: CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY
Regional Administrator
1961 Stout St., Rm. 1022
Federal Office Bldg.
Denver, CO 80294-3538
Phone: 303-844-2951
Region
IX: AS, AZ, CA, CNMI, GU, HI, NV
Regional Administrator
50 United Nations Plaza - Rm. 455
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-437-8780
Region
X: AK, ID, OR, WA
Regional Administrator
Blanchard Plaza, RX-33, Rm. 1202
2201 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-1828
Phone: 206-615-2305
e-mail address: AoAInfo@aoa.gov
http://www.aoa.gov/about/org/org.asp
