Are they for people who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's? I just found out my mom has Alzheimer's and I am devestated! I am going to be taking care of her myself and have moved back home. I do not know how I will be able to perform basic chores without a break during the day. I do know my mom is a social butterfly and likes to socialize with other elderly folks. I am thinking of putting her in an adult day care for a few days a week so that she can have some fun and I can get a break to do what I need to do. What exactly do they do there? Is she a good candidate? She is in the early stages and does not wander off or anything yet. She still loves to chit chat with her older friends. I think it might do her good to get out and not dwell on her disease. Do you think this might be an option for her?
Also, this is a small town and there may not be one available here. Do you think there are other places to explore for her so that she could get out and have some fun? Thanks!
2007-07-14 21:26:15 · 8 answers · asked by Marie 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Adult day care facilities are relatively new and an EXCELLENT place for Alzheimer and dementia patients. Each facility has different criteria and you would need to check with them to see if your mom is a candidate. One of the best things about these facilities is that they give the primary care taker (you) a chance to have a break and keep your own life in some semblance of order. You need this respite from her care in order to preserve your own health.....remember if you don't take care of yourself, someone else will have to...................best wishes
2007-07-15 03:10:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Adult day care centers provide a break (respite) to the caregiver while providing health services, therapeutic services, and social activities for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, chronic illnesses, traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities, and other problems that increase their care needs. Some adult day care centers are dementia specific, providing services exclusively to that population. Other centers serve the broader population.
One difference between traditional adult respite, both group and in-home care, and adult day care is that adult day centers not only provide respite to family caregivers but also therapeutic care for cognitively and physically impaired older adults.
This is only one part of the article, I think you might find the rest very insightful. Hope this helps!
2007-07-14 21:33:03 · answer #2 · answered by kajun2006 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have already figured out what adult day care is. Like ANY other day care, you have to be accepted into their program, at which time they can tell you all about their services. Right now your mom might be a good candidate for such a program, but keep in mind that as her disease advances then ... she'll need more specialized care.
I would encourage you to consider other options such as having a nursing student come by for a few hours at a time on an as needed basis, making working out a deal with some family or friends, and certainly looking into ALL geriatric services available in your area.
I know what you're going through. I went through that until my mom died in 2001. I'll pray for you and your mom. Lord bless.
2007-07-14 21:34:09 · answer #3 · answered by Just_One_Man's_Opinion 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This would be good for your mom. They keep people active with stories,crafts, and things. Here our towns are small, but a couple of the nursing homes offer these services, so this may be an option for you.
2007-07-15 08:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by RB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
person day care is strictly for individuals such as you and your mom. it incredibly is the comparable as newborn day care the place people who want supervision would properly be regarded after mutually as the care taker works or does different mandatory issues. And in basic terms as a brake for the care taker. you're to be cautioned for retaining your mom in her abode as long as she will competently be there. besides the undeniable fact that, be vigilant of her and attentive to your person limits. because of the fact the ailment progresses she will have the skill to need 24/7 huge watching. Wandering out the door and into the line and so on. she will have the skill to would desire to be in the presence of yet another person in any respect cases. Locks will would desire to be put in she can not tamper with. warm water will would desire to be decreased to a point the place she will have the skill to no longer burn herself. and so on. no person guy or woman can do it. finding on your economic difficulty you will would desire to the two hire help or positioned her in a house. good success.
2016-10-21 08:35:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is exactly what they're for. I believe they also have respite care for caregivers of Alzheimer's disease, as well as support groups.
2007-07-14 21:34:25 · answer #6 · answered by Jean S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the opposite of child care centre.It's a new business form.
2007-07-14 21:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by Au k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask her how she feels about going to a home.. Some people would see it as a negative thing, so make sure she's okay with it. Good luck :)
2007-07-14 21:34:57 · answer #8 · answered by cottonblosssom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋