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A Look at Adult Day Care – Youtube Video
In an earlier post, I talked about finding an Adult Day Care for Gladys. I found this video on Youtube.com. It is a wonderful look at what is available in Adult Day Care. This facility and its programs are very similar to the Cobb County Senior Adult Center that Gladys attends. Every morning she looks forward to getting up and going to the center.
If you have been wondering what an Adult Day Care is like, take a look at this video.
Esse Adult Day Care Overview
If you are interested in adult day care but don’t know where to look, check with your county offices or aging information services to see what is available in your area.
Caregiving: Finding Adult Day Care
Before Gladys left Philadelphia, her doctor suggested we enroll her in an Adult Day Care program as soon as possible. When she lived with Nikki, Gladys was in a program and seemed to enjoy it. We found this to be much better than having a caregiver come to the house to stay with Gladys while Nikki was at work.
The caregiver that was coming to the house did an adequate job of watching Gladys and giving her lunch. But we found that most of the day Gladys watched tv while the caregiver talked on the phone. There was no exercise or mental stimulation. So after several months, we decided on an Adult Day Care.
A few months before Gladys arrived, Fred and I called around to different senior centers in our general area to see what services they offered. After talking to several centers, we decided to visit the Cobb Senior Day Center in Marietta. We looked at the grounds, toured the facility and talked to the director. Both of us were pleased.
A week after Gladys arrived, we took her to the facility to see if she would like it, which she did.
Gladys is currently enrolled and attends the center Tuesday through Friday. She really looks forward to getting up in the morning to go to the center. She enjoys the activities and the company.
The center provides socialization, activities, crafts, exercise and field trips. They also provide lunch and an afternoon snack. If you can find a good center, these programs are great for you and your loved one.
The center I chose was based on care for someone with mild dementia and who needs some assistance either via a walker or wheelchair. There are also programs available for seniors who are agile, mobile and self sufficient.
