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I'm am interested in learning about adult daycare. How can I find affordable options for my Mom? Any information provided would be appreciated.
Marie P.
As a social worker who works with geriatrics, I would like to offer the following suggestions. States differ, but in my state, there is a new law that requires them to be licensed. This is important. Also, don't assume that you won't qualify for assistance from the state. We have a wonderful adult daycare down the street from our hospital and it costs $35/day (in the Midwest). Many people qualify for some assistance. Even if you can't get all of it paid, you might be surprised how much help you can get. Also, in checking for good quality, it's a good idea to take two tours. Schedule one first so you're sure to get the whole picture and you're not rushed. On your next tour, make it a surprise visit. This way, if you're pleased with what you see, you'll know they weren't expecting you. Pinching pennies is important to all of us but this is one place where cutting corners may not be the best idea. You need to make sure the activities they supply are meaningful. Maintaining dignity is very important to an aging person. Sometimes it's all they have left.
Debbie
If the person doesn't have major health problems that requires a nurse and you are looking for part-time or occasional care, then I would suggest posting an ad with a local nursing school. A nursing student could give this adult care and earn some extra money. Also solicit a caring friend who could give you occasional breaks. Be sure to pay him or her! If not with money, then with something else! Good luck!
S.
Check with your local office on aging for this and many other concerns for the elderly. It's usually located in the phone book blue pages under local or county government services.
Robin L. K.
I have a 30-year-old disabled son. He can handle his own personal care, but cannot live by himself. He is a joy to me and a very pleasant man. He is verbal and can even read some and write. But basically he will always be around seven years old. He attends a "Day Treatment Program." It's mostly a social program. It is run by New York State. The bus picks him up at 8:30am and brings him back home around 4:00pm. He attends four days a week. Medicaid covers the cost. The program has lots of professionals working with him. It gives him time with people his own age. They go swimming, bowling, etc. If the adult is disabled, the local state or city government should have something available. I would like to add that the program also has lower functioning individuals also.
Elizabeth R.
An alternative to adult daycare would be to hire another adult to come in and stay with your loved one for the day. If your loved one is capable of leaving the house, a caregiver could also take them out for fresh air, do errands, etc. My daughter is a very responsible 21 year old who does this on the side for extra money. In the Midwest, the going rate is $10 an hour.
Kem B.
The most affordable adult daycare in my area is at the senior center. It has a special program for memory-impaired seniors. An enclosed area with plenty of light and paid staff as well as volunteers provide these seniors with stimulation and company.
Transportation is provided. In our area, payment is optional but does not exceed $2.50 round trip. The downside of this option is that the center opens at 9am and closes about 2:30pm on most days. But in some situations, this might be perfect or close to it at a price that cannot be beat.I am writing to offer suggestions in finding inexpensive adult daycare. Go to Google or Bing and type in "how to find adult daycare program" and your city and state. You will find city, county and private adult daycare programs. Some are run by the county, others by churches and synagogues, and some are privately run programs. All should be licensed with background checked employees. Another internet search for "senior service organizations" in your town should prove useful. Social service organizations and senior centers can also have excellent programs.
Diane
Check with local churches or synagogues. Our church, St. Michael's Lutheran in Portage, MI, has a wonderful adult daycare program called Covenant. The participants are always active. They have parakeets to care for and do their own cooking and baking. Everything is under supervision, of course. They also drive to pick up participants if needed. You can Google them to see what to look for in affordable adult daycare. You do not have to be a member of the church either.
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