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.
