Senior Day Care Centers provide caregivers a daily respite!
Caring for an elderly family member in the home takes a toll on the
caregiver. It can put their own health at risk as the demands
of caregiving drain their energy and spirits.
While periodic breaks would be good for the caregiver, in many
cases there is no one available to step in and provide the
needed relief. Unfortunately, this is an all too common problem.
As our population ages the number of elderly citizens suffering from
Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Dementia, Diabetes, physical disabilities,
hearing or visual impairment, or the frailties of advanced age
continues to expand.
Respite for the Caregiver!
Senior Day Care Centers offer a great solution for many families.
They offer a safe, supervised setting where disabled loved ones
can spend one or more days a week with other seniors like themselves.
These facilities are typically staffed by nurses, social workers,
physical therapists, nurses aids and other healthcare professionals.
Activities and programs frequently offered include:
- Health monitoring and medication administration
- Exercise and mobility therapy
- Hot meal and snacks
- Personal care assistance
- Disability specific care
- Social activities and games
- Arts and crafts
- Music and pet therapy
- Occaisional outings into the community
- Transportation to and from the facility
Senior day care services are generally much less expensive than other
options, such as bringing a day care provider into the home, or
sending a loved one into an assisted care facility or nursing home.