What is an Adult Day Care?
Adult Day
Care is a planned programme of activities designed to promote well-being
through social and health related services. Adult day care centres operate during
daytime hours, Monday through Friday in a safe, supportive, cheerful
environment.
For the
participant adult day care benefits can be extensive:
A safe, environment in which
they spend the day
Improvement in mental and
physical health
Enhanced or maintained level
of independence
Socialisation and peer
support
Nutritious meals and snacks
Day Care
provides older adults an opportunity to get out of the house and receive both
mental and social stimulation. It gives care givers a much need break in which
to attend to personal needs, or simply rest and relax. Day Care also provides
an opportunity to access medical professionals.
