Adult day care can give break to elder and caregiver
Posted Jan 03 2012 12:00am
I’ve spoken with many caregivers who say their elder, once adjusted to the new day care setting, truly enjoys going out two days a week, or even every week day. The multiple activities offered in a good center are one reason. The chance to be with other elders is another. For some people with Alzheimer’s, day care – or day services, as some are called – can represent a reason to get up in the morning. It’s something to do. If it’s part of a routine, so much the better.
I’ve spoken with many caregivers who say their elder, once adjusted to the new day care setting, truly enjoys going out two days a week, or even every week day. The multiple activities offered in a good center are one reason. The chance to be with other elders is another. For some people with Alzheimer’s, day care – or day services, as some are called – can represent a reason to get up in the morning. It’s something to do. If it’s part of a routine, so much the better.
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