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Adult day programs provide social, recreational, and health services in a group setting that:

• Helps elderly or disabled adults maintain or improve their level of functioning in order to remain in the community
• Offers participants the opportunity to socialize, enjoy peer support, and receive health and social services in a stimulating and supportive environment that promotes better physical and mental health
• Provides critical respite for families and other caregivers responsible for caring for an adult individual who needs assistance during the day while eliminating the need for institutionalization
• Helps functionally impaired adults who live alone and need supportive services to improve or maintain their level of independence

Building on the supportive environment offered within a group setting, adult day services programs work to:

• Promote the individual's maximum level of independence
• Ensure a high quality of life and sense of dignity
• Maintain the individual's present level of functioning as long as possible, preventing or delaying further decline
• Provide support, respite, and education for families and other caregivers
• Foster socialization and peer interaction
• Serve as an integral part of the community service network and long-term care continuum

Day services participants include adults who:

• Face physical challenges
• Are socially isolated
• Have memory problems due to Alzheimer's disease or other dementias
• Are in need of assistance with personal care
• Are limited in their ability to function independently in the community

Adult day services offer an individualized plan of care to meet the needs of each participant. Participants attend on a scheduled basis, and services may include the following:

• Care and supervision
• Therapeutic and cognitively stimulating group and individual activities
• Meals and snacks
• Transportation
• Personal care management
• Medication management
• Physical, occupational and speech therapies
• Daily exercise
• Social interaction and companionship