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- Making the Most of Mealtimes for People With Alzheimer’s
- Family Members Provide 100 Hours a Month of Unpaid Care for Alzheimer’s
- Alzheimer’s Caregivers Should Be Screened for Depression
- Alzheimer’s Care Costs Far More Than Heart Disease or Cancer Care
- Obesity at Midlife May Speed Alzheimer’s Onset
- Hello from my mom
- Easing the Behavior Problems of Alzheimer’s Without Drugs
- When Alzheimer’s Leads to Legal Wrangles
- Coordinated Care Lets Alzheimer’s Patients Stay at Home Longer
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- Being Too Thin Late in Life Tied to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
- A Sniff Test for Alzheimer’s Getting Closer
- Memory Complaints May Precede Alzheimer’s By Decades
- Alzheimer’s Brain Changes May Start Early in Life
- Getting a Clinical Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s May Have Safety Benefits
- Could Alzheimer’s Be Caused by a Brain Infection?
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- A Sniff Test for Alzheimer’s?
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- Common Allergy and Sleep Drugs Tied to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
- Promising Drug, Gantenerumab, Fails to Prevent Alzheimer’s Onset
- Blood Test Offers Hope for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
- Brain ‘Pacemaker’ Is Being Tested for Alzheimer’s Disease
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- Good Dental Care Is Crucial for People With Alzheimer’s
- Poor Sleep May Add to Alzheimer’s Risk
- Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain
- Drinking Soda Tied to Poor Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Risk
- Diversified Mental Activity and Mental Challenges Can Keep the Mind Sharp in Old Age
- Mediterranean Diet Has Benefits for the Brain
- Dance to Keep the Brain in Shape
- Tablet Computer Apps Can Help Ease the Agitation of Alzheimer’s
- Walking May Slow Memory Decline of Early Alzheimer’s
- To Drive or Not to Drive With Alzheimer’s?
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- Combining Care Program With Medication Reduces Alzheimer’s Symptoms By 750%
- Fisher Center Scientists make two new Significant Discoveries in the battle against Alzheimer’s
- Dementia Rates Are Slowing, but Alzheimer’s Cases Continue to Rise
- Fisher Center Scientists Create a Novel Imaging Technology Allowing the 3D Visualization of Brain Defects That Cause Alzheimer’s Disease
- Negative Beliefs About Aging Could Prime the Brain for Alzheimer’s
- Recognizing Faces Is a Challenge for Those With Alzheimer’s
- Fisher Center Scientists Discover Pathway That may Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease
- Brain Scans Move Closer to Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
- Can Vitamin E Slow Alzheimer’s Decline?
- World Alzheimer’s Month
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- Hear Kent Karosen, President and CEO of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, describe his new book and the power of art therapy
- Fisher Center Scientists link a Mutation That Protects Against the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease to the Effect of Gleevec
- Newly Inducted Into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Shaquille O’Neal, Joins the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation to Raise Funds for Groundbreaking Research in the Quest for a Cure
- Pat Summitt, legendary women’s basketball coach, dies at 64
- Celebrating the life of Nancy Reagan for her Impact on the Fight to end Alzheimer’s
- WRNN Interview
- Fisher Center’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and recent activities
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Adult Day Care
There are two types of adult day care: medical and social.
Both provide a comfortable, secure place for a senior to reside during the day, enabling them to socialize, stay active, remain productive and enjoy an improved quality of life. Typically, the center provides one or two meals a day. Some centers provide transportation for pick up and/or drop off, which may or may not be included in the cost.
The main difference between medical and social day care is that the medical model also provides an array of medical professionals, which may include on-site registered nurses, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers and registered dietitians.
NOTE: Day care facilities differ in the level of care they provide, and not all are suited to care for people at all stages of Alzheimer’s. For instance, there are some day care facilities that specialize in Alzheimer’s disease along the entire continuum while others will only accept people who are in the early stages of the disease. Since every person with Alzheimer’s experiences different symptoms at different times during its course, it’s important to find a good “fit” between the person’s level of functioning and the day care facility’s capabilities and staff expertise.
What questions should I ask?
1. Do you accept people with Alzheimer’s disease? If so…
- How far into the disease will you care for them?
- Is your staff specially trained to work with people who have Alzheimer’s?
- What are your limitations in terms of services provided?
- What type of activities do you provide that are designed for people with Alzheimer’s?
- How many people with Alzheimer’s are currently enrolled in your program?
You will also want to ask:
2. How many meals are included?
3. Do you accept state funding (Medicaid)?
4. Is transportation included?
5. What types of activities are provided?
6. What are the fees?
7. (For medical programs) What types of healthcare professionals are on staff? What type of care do they provide? Is rehabilitation covered by Medicare?
Where do I find an adult day care facility?
There are a number of resources that can help you identify an adult day care facility near you. Your local agency on aging is a good place to start.
How much does adult day care typically cost?
Costs usually range from $60 to $150 dollars per day but can vary widely depending on the services provided, where you live and the needs of the individual. Ask the provider about fees and find out specifically what is included in basic fees (meals or transportation may be extra). Some facilities have sliding fee scales, so be sure to ask when you contact them. The National Adult Day Services Association has a search function which will allow you to find services in your area.
How do I pay for adult day care?
Social model day care services are usually paid for privately. Some private insurance plans may cover some of the cost; check with your plan’s administrator or the facility to find out.
Medical day care services, which are usually affiliated with a nursing home or health care provider, may be covered by private insurance or by Medicaid, provided your state’s Medicaid plan includes it, the person needing care is eligible, and the facility participates. Contact your local Medicaid office to find out. A few programs also accept Medicare if the person requires rehabilitative surgery, such as from hospitalization, but Medicare does not generally cover adult day care services. Otherwise, medical day care must be paid for privately.